A 34-year-old member asked:
is digitalis used to cure abnormal heart rhythms?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Michael Fenster answered
31 years experience Cardiology
No: No. Digitalis also referred to as digoxin can be used to treat symptoms of abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. It may help keep someone in a normal sinus rhythm or help control the ventricular rate. While it may help with symptoms, digoxin does not "cure" dysrhythmias. In fact, like most anti-arrhythmic medication, it can-especially at high doses- cause dysrhythmias.
Answered on Aug 25, 2011
Dr. Joseph Newman answered
32 years experience Podiatry
Ask a cardiologist: Digitalis has a long history of treating congestive heart failure by stimulating the heart muscle. I believe it is used in patients with heart failure but with a normal sinus rhythm.
Answered on Mar 13, 2013
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Dr. Sergio Cossu answered
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Never: Digitalis is used to control the ventricular rates of some abnormal fast atrial arrhythmias or svt. In atrial fibrillation it is utilized to control ... Read More
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Werner answered
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Yes: But it's not a first line medicine any more because there are newer, more effective medicines. It's still sometimes added to others though.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Werner answered
44 years experience Cardiology
OD: Only if you severely overdose.
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