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cardioactive

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car·di·o·ac·tive (kärd--ktv)
adj.
Affecting the heart.

cardioactive [kahr″de-o-ak´tiv]
having an effect on the heart.

cardioactive
having an effect on the heart.


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Practitioners need to be aware that hawthorn can enhance digitalis activity and interact with beta-blockers, class III antiarrhythmics, and other cardioactive herbs.
Since many of our patients are on cardiac/hypertension medications, it is important to be familiar with the cardioactive herbs (Box 1).
There are no reported interactions with chicory; however, the herb may have cardioactive effects and may interact with drugs affecting heart rate, heart rhythm, or blood pressure, though this has never been demonstrated or reported over the many years of its use.
 
 
 
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