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Study design: Review. Population: Digitalis toxicity. Intervention: Digitalis glycosides.

December 1, 1987Journal of Cardiac Surgery

Digitalis Toxicity: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Management

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Immunological antibody treatment is established and approved for the management of advanced, life-threatening digitalis toxicity.

Design

Review

Authors

SBSatinder J.S. BhatiaBrigham and Women's Hospital TSThomas W. SmithBoston University

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Implication

Supports close monitoring of digoxin-treated patients; leaves open questions on optimal contemporary management strategies.

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Population

Digitalis toxicity

Exposure / Comparator

Digitalis glycosides

This review outlines the mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of digitalis toxicity, highlighting the established role of digitalis antibodies for life-threatening cases.

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Bhatia et al. (1987) conducted a review in Digitalis toxicity. Digitalis glycosides was evaluated. Immunological antibody treatment is established and approved for the management of advanced, life-threatening digitalis toxicity.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a45acf36f4bbfd563da3095 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8191.1987.tb00204.x

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Digitalis Toxicity: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Management

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