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[Digitalization for acute myocardial infarction: haemodynamic changes in patients with heart failure at rest

G Bachour, H Hochrein

    Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |November 21, 1975
    PubMed

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    Early digitalization improves heart function in heart attack patients with heart failure. Administering digoxin or beta-methyldigoxin in the initial days post-infarction enhances haemodynamics, reducing filling pressures and increasing stroke volume.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Acute myocardial infarction frequently leads to heart failure.
    • Early intervention is crucial for managing post-infarction complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the haemodynamic effects of early digitalization in patients with acute myocardial infarction and heart failure.
    • To assess the impact of beta-methyldigoxin and digoxin on cardiac contractility and overall haemodynamics.

    Main Methods:

    • Intravenous administration of 0.4 mg beta-methyldigoxin or 0.4 mg digoxin daily.
    • Haemodynamic measurements taken on days 1-4 post-infarction in 42 patients.
    • Monitoring of filling pressures, stroke volume, and arterial blood pressure.

    Main Results:

    • Digitalization led to a reduction in filling pressures.
    • Stroke volume increased, indicating improved cardiac contractility.
    • Arterial blood pressure remained stable, suggesting a favorable haemodynamic profile.

    Conclusions:

    • Early digitalization in the acute phase of myocardial infarction can lead to sustained improvements in haemodynamics.
    • The findings support the early use of digoxin or beta-methyldigoxin in patients experiencing heart failure after a heart attack.

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