Can hydralazine cause heart problems?
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Hydralazine is a direct-acting vasodilator that lowers blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels, but this effect can trigger reflex tachycardia, a compensatory increase in heart rate. This means that while the medication treats high blood pressure, the answer to the question, "Can hydralazine cause heart problems?" is yes, particularly in susceptible individuals.
