A myriad of electrocardiographic findings associated with digoxin use
AH Djohan, CH Sia, Dilbag Singh, Weiqin Lin, WKF Kong, Kian Keong Poh
Abstract
Digoxin is a commonly prescribed drug in the management of heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Despite its widespread use, most clinicians have little experience with recognising clinical signs and symptoms that might suggest a potentially lethal drug toxicity. We herein describe two cases with specific reference to the electrocardiographic changes induced by digoxin and discuss the predisposing factors for toxicity, recognition of possible toxicity and treatment approaches.
Topics & Concepts
DigoxinMedicineCardiologyAcute decompensated heart failureInternal medicineHeart failureCardiomyopathyElectrocardiographyCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiac pacing and defibrillation studies