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spironolactone and Chest Pain

spironolactone has been researched along with Chest Pain in 1 studies

Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7.

Chest Pain: Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Chest pain and shortness of breath are chief complaints frequently evaluated in the emergency department."1.48An uncommon cause of dyspnea in the emergency department. ( Kotora, JG; Schmieler, EJ; St Clair, JW, 2018)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schmieler, EJ1
St Clair, JW1
Kotora, JG1

Other Studies

1 other study available for spironolactone and Chest Pain

ArticleYear
An uncommon cause of dyspnea in the emergency department.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2018, Volume: 36, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Chest Pain; Computed Tomography Angiography; Diagnosis, Differential; Dyspnea; Electrocardiog

2018