supplements.
Possible cardiovascular effects can include:
Faster heartbeat
Higher blood pressure
Palpitations
Increased cardiac workload
For most appropriately screened patients, prescribed stimulants can be used safely. But older adults or people with established cardiovascular disease may require closer monitoring.
Unregulated “energy” or weight-loss products deserve particular caution because they may contain stimulant ingredients that are poorly disclosed.
5. Some Cancer and Immune-System Treatments
Certain medications used to treat cancer, autoimmune disease, or inflammatory conditions can affect the cardiovascular system.
Depending on the specific treatment, possible effects may include:
High blood pressure
Blood-clot risk
Heart-muscle injury
Abnormal heart rhythms
Changes in
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