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(Examples: magnesium, Hawthorn.)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A substance that has a strengthening or regulating effect on the heart.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Having a stimulating effect on the heart.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Has a tonic effect on the heart; increases force of contraction.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Exerting a favorable or enhancing effect on the heart, usually increased strength of contractions and cardiac output.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Increasing the tonicity of the heart. Various drugs, including digitalis, are cardiotonic.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A substance that strengthens the heart&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A compound that exerts a salutary impact on the operation of the cardiac organ by augmenting the potency and efficacy of its systoles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Something which strengthens, tones, or regulates heart functions without overt stimulation or depression. 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