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[Simultaneous incidence of chronic dissecans aortic aneurysm and bidirectional tachydardia]

K Hazafi, J Tarján, A Németh

    Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
    |May 15, 1976
    PubMed

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    In severe cardiac insufficiency, bidirectional tachycardia may occur during digitalis therapy. This arrhythmia can be managed by continuing K-strophantoside treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs like procainamide and magnesium/calcium asparaginate.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Severe cardiac insufficiency can complicate digitalis therapy.
    • Digitalis glycosides, like K-strophantoside, are used for heart failure but carry arrhythmogenic risks.

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