Abstract
The usefulness of serum digoxin measurements in the diagnosis of digitalis toxicity was studied prospectively in hospitalized patients. Serum levels were increased above 2 ng/ml in 28 of 32 cases with digoxin-induced arrhythmias and/or gastrointestinal symptoms, whereas only 1 of 35 non-toxic patients had an abnormal serum concentration. There was, however, no direct relationship between the type of toxic manifestation and absolute values of serum digoxin.
| Translated title of the contribution | Serum digoxin determination: An approach to therapy control? |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 1561-1563 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift |
| Volume | 107 |
| Issue number | 44 |
| Publication status | Published - 1977 |
| Externally published | Yes |