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Digitalis toxicity. A case report.

S B Milam, J A Giovannitti

    Journal of Periodontology
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Digitalis toxicity can cause dangerous heart rhythms, even with careful dosing. This review covers digitalis pharmacology, toxicology, and managing toxicity during dental procedures like gingival curettage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Toxicology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Digitalis offers a useful therapeutic ratio but requires precise patient-specific dosing to prevent toxicity.
    • Understanding digitalis pharmacology and toxicology is crucial for safe clinical application.

    Observation:

    • A case report details life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias resulting from digitalis toxicity.
    • The toxicity event occurred in a patient undergoing a full mouth gingival curettage procedure.

    Findings:

    • Digitalis toxicity can manifest as severe cardiac dysrhythmias.
    • Dental procedures may precipitate or exacerbate digitalis toxicity in susceptible patients.

    Implications:

    • Careful patient monitoring and dose adjustment are essential when using digitalis.
  • Recommendations for preventing and managing digitalis toxicity during dental procedures are discussed.