There are two Cardiac Px formulas: Cardiac Px Titrate and Cardiac Px Capsules. Both of these products may provide support in a variety of heart situations ranging from chronic heart insufficiency to rapid heart rate. Both may also provide support with cardiac irregularities that sometimes occur during the WT3 protocol. Cardiac Px Capsules are usually the preferred formula because it is more concentrated and it is in capsule form. Nevertheless, the capsules are to be used with care under the discretion of your supervising physician. Cardiac Px Titrate , on the other hand, is preferred for people that are sensitive to herbs because it is a liquid formula that can be titrated to a precise dose based on a person's individual needs.*

Please Note: People who exceed recommended dosages with Cardiac Px Capsules have a much higher risk of developing a potentially serious adverse reaction than people taking Cardiac Px Titrate. If you have people who you feel might not follow directions carefully it is recommended that they be given the less potent Cardiac PX Titrate liquid formula.

The Cardiac Px formulas provide both short term and long term support. They may be very helpful in a variety of heart conditions, and should be well suited for people doing the WT3 protocol.*

Cardiac Px Capsules may provide support in the following situations: irregular heat rhythm, chronic heart insufficiency, bundle branch problems, EKG abnormalities, fast heart rate, slow heart rate, a history of heart problems, or family history of heart problems. It may also provide support for people who have heart complaints due to a hyper-functioning thyroid gland.*

Like Cardiac Px Titrate, Cardiac Px Capsules consists of a potent blend of the four primary botanical cardiovascular tonics of western herbalism. Lilly of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) provides support in mitral insufficiency, feeble circulation, chronic heart problems, swollen ankles due to heart problems, irregular heart rhythm, and shortness of breath. It is considered to provide much of the support of digitalis without the side-effects (Felter). Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) is considered as one of the best supports for the heart and circulatory systems (Hoffman). Night Blooming Cactus (Selenicerius grandiflorus) increases the strength of contractions and slow the rate of the heart (Chevallier), and is used to calm heart palpitations from nervousness (Hoffman). Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) supports normal heart rate and cardiac efficiency. It may also provide support in anxiousness and nervous tension (Duke).*

Cardiac Px Capsules with the WT3 protocol
Most people tolerate the WT3 protocol quite well. There is a chance, however, of cardiovascular irregularities such as increased heart rate, increased awareness of the heartbeat, and palpitations. The Cardiac Px formulas support normal pulse rates with the WT3 protocol. They may also provide support in the nervousness and anxiousness that can sometimes be associated with the WT3 protocol. If people do experience any cardiovascular complaints while on the WT3 protocol there are a few measures that can be taken. They are explained more thoroughly in the Doctor's Manual for Wilson's Temperature Syndrome. They include;

• adjusting the T3 dosage*
• improving the punctuality of T3 doses*
• taking a T4-test dose (involves using a weaker thyroid hormone {T4} to reduce the effects of T3)*

Doctors and patients enjoy the support that Cardiac Px provides with the WT3 protocol. If people on the WT3 protocol start having palpitations they can take a dose of Cardiac Px Capsules immediately and it will usually diminish the palpitations within a half hour (we also recommend a T4-test dose to stabilize the T3 levels). We recommend that all people on the WT3 protocol take Cardiac Px Capsules twice a day for cardiovascular support.*

General Support For The Heart
Cardiac Px Capsules are not a treatment for cardiac complaints. They contain a collection of herbs that according to traditional herbalism have supportive effects for the heart itself. This is fundamentally different from the effects of most heart drugs and helps explain how Cardiac Px may be supportive to people with low heart rates as well as people with high heart rates. It also explains how Cardiac Px provides support in a variety of heart problems. Most people won't need support from Cardiac Px formulas for life.  Some may only need the support very infrequently.*

Chronic heart insufficiency possibly with Chronic Chest Discomfort and/or Fluid Retention
After an episode of chronic heart insufficiency many people can have fluid retention all over their bodies. When heart insufficiency is really severe sometimes the swelling never totally goes away. Cardiac Px capsules can provide support for people with chronic heart insufficiency.*

Cardiac Px formulas appear to provide nutritional substances, adaptive stimulation, and supportive effects for the heart. Some people may benefit from taking Cardiac Px Capsules twice a day for life (for example, people with a family history of heart problems). There doesn't seem to be any harm in staying on Cardiac Px in recommended doses.*

Dosages
Your doctor can call 800-420-5801 to make a technical support appointment to get dosing information.  Cardiac Px Capsules should not be taken in doses greater than four capsules a day in divided doses, and not to be used more than once in two hours. These products must be kept away from children and should not be taken when pregnant or nursing.

Side Effects
Cardiac Px Capsules are normally very well tolerated within the recommended dosages, and we have had no adverse events reported. One of the main active ingredients are cardiac glycosides, which are also found in Digoxin; but the cardiac glycosides in Cardiac PX have a very short half-life compared to Digoxin and have a much lower potential for toxicity. Nevertheless, overdosing on Cardiac Px Titrate or Cardiac Px Capsules is potentially very serious. Symptoms of overdose include irregular heat rhythm, high blood pressure, restlessness, confusion, weakness, rapid heart rate, headache, vertigo, and cardiovascular collapse.*

We have been asked at what dose might side effects be noticed. There have not been any reported side effects from the use of Cardiac PX capsules to date. However in the literature we found a case in which one patient took the equivalent of four caps of Cardiac Px capsules (or 8 tsp/ 640 drops at once of Cardiac Px Titrate liquid) and experienced irregular heat rhythm and severe shortness of breath. However, we want to stress that people should never exceed the recommended dosages and that their physician should monitor the dosage.

Drug Interactions
Drug potentiation with cardiac drugs especially ones that contain cardiac glycosides such as Digoxin should always be considered with both Cardiac Px formulas.

Lab Tests
EKG and echocardiogram can be used to assess people using Cardiac PX.

Side Benefits
Support to cardiovascular health.*