Digoxin ‐ Pearls
• Very weak effect on myocardial contractility
• Increases vagal tone to slow heart rate
– Most useful in patients with atrial fibrillation
• Improves symptoms long‐term
• Caution: narrow therapeutic index
– Toxicity is life‐threatening
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#cardiology
Question
What role does digoxin play in heart failure
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Tags
#cardiology
Question
What role does digoxin play in heart failure
Answer
Digoxin ‐ Pearls
• Very weak effect on myocardial contractility
• Increases vagal tone to slow heart rate
– Most useful in patients with atrial fibrillation
• Improves symptoms long‐term
• Caution: narrow therapeutic index
– Toxicity is life‐threatening
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