Digitalis Toxicity Learning Center

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Digitalis is a medication prescribed to certain heart patients. Digitalis toxicity is a complication of digitalis therapy, or it may be caused by an acute ingestion of digitalis.

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Symptoms
Confusion; Loss of appetite; Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; Palpitations; Irregular pulse. Additional symptoms that may ...
Causes
Digitalis toxicity can be caused by high levels of digitalis in the body, or a decreased tolerance to the drug. Patie...
Tests
The heart rate may be rapid or slow and it may be irregular; ECG may show any of a variety of arrhythmias; Serum leve...
Treatments
In an emergency, assist breathing as needed (see CPR) and obtain professional medical assistance. Arrhythmias are tre...
Complications
Arrhythmias, including lethal arrhythmias; Heart failure.
Prevention
Digitalis levels should be monitored regularly if you are taking digitalis medications. Blood chemistries should also...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you are taking a digitalis medication and symptoms of digitalis toxicity develop.

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