Digoxin will be used less for atrial fibrillation
February 2013
Digoxin will be used less for atrial fibrillation...due to increasing concerns about higher mortality with its use.
Digoxin is sometimes used to control heart rate in patients with A fib...but it can lead to arrhythmias and other toxicities.
Use digoxin appropriately.
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