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Digitalis cure? does digitalis cure abnormal heart rhythms or just treat it?
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Digitalis : Digitalis does not cure abnormal heart rhythms, but can help stabilize the heart rhythm or heart rate. This medication is derived from the foxglove plant, and is one of the original western pharmaceuticals. In addition to the beneficial effects on heart rhythm, digitalis can also help the heart contract more strongly for patients with heart failure.
Answered 12/12/2019
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Not a cure.: Digitalis is a medication that can improve some abnormal rhythms. The benefits it provides are only while receiving the medication.
Answered 1/19/2013
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