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Something which strengthens, tones, or regulates heart functions without overt stimulation or depression. Substance that regulates or strengthens heart action and metabolism; whatever the condition of the heart, a cardiotonic brings it back to a normal range of action. A substance that strengthens or regulates heart metabolism without overt stimulation or depression. It may increase…

Cardiac muscle cells.  

Is characterized by a decreased pumping ability of the heart that causes a shocklike state associated with an inadequate circulation of blood due to primary failure of the ventricles of the heart to function effectively. Condition of acute circulatory failure caused by interruption of the heart’s pumping action. Considered a medical emergency. Extensive damage to…

Having an effect on the heart. Agent that stimulates heart activity.  

Cardenolides that contain structural groups derived from sugars.  

Cardiac glycosides with a 5-membered lactone ring in the side chain of the steroid aglycone.  

Heartburn. Pain at the pit of the stomach or region of the heart, usually occurring in paroxysms.  

Acute attack of dyspnoea with wheezing resulting from a cardiac disorder. Difficulty in breathing caused by heart failure. Wheezing that results from the pooling of fluid in the lungs because of heart failure. Similar symptoms can arise from other diseases, including panic disorder, cor pulmonale, and sleep apnea syndrome. Cardiac asthma often occurs in association…

Relating to, situated near or affecting the heart. To the heart (e.g., a cardiac disorder such as mitral valve prolapse); to the cardiac, or upper, part of the stomach; or, colloquially, to someone with a heart condition. Cycle the sequence of events between one heart beat and the next, normally occupying less than a second.…

A rare tumour containing carcinomatous and sarcomatous components. A malignant tumour containing elements of both a carcinoma and a sarcoma.