The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DIGOXIN
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The straight part
We know that "it quickens the heart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it quickens the heart = digoxin.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DIGOXIN mean?
DIGOXIN noun- A poisonous compound present in the foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and other plants. It is a steroid glycoside and is used in small doses as a cardiac stimulant.