New Concepts of Digitalis

The data presented in this review have substantiated the following ideas: • There is a direct relationship between digitalis dosage and myocardial contractile force. A small dose of digitalis produces a small increase of the contractile force of the heart and a large dose increases the force of the...

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Published inCalifornia medicine Vol. 111; no. 6; pp. 423 - 432
Main Author Wycoff, C C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.12.1969
Subjects
Animals
Cardiomyopathies - drug therapy
Coronary Disease - drug therapy
Digitalis Glycosides - administration & dosage
Digitalis Glycosides - adverse effects
Digitalis Glycosides - pharmacology
Dogs
Heart - drug effects
Hemodynamics - drug effects
Humans
Postoperative Complications - drug therapy
Preoperative Care
Rabbits
Shock - drug therapy
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Thoracoscopy
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Summary:The data presented in this review have substantiated the following ideas: • There is a direct relationship between digitalis dosage and myocardial contractile force. A small dose of digitalis produces a small increase of the contractile force of the heart and a large dose increases the force of the heart's contraction by a much greater amount, whether the heart is normal, has a poor reserve, or is in frank failure. • Digitalis is of benefit to the patient with cardiovascular disease whether his heart is in failure or not.
Bibliography:PMID:4902874
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ISSN:0008-1264
2380-9949