Effects of digitalis upon body electrolytes.
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DURING the past decade, the relationship between digitalis drugs and potassium has been extensively investigated. Attention has been given primarily to the effect of potassium upon the digitalized state. It has been shown that administration of potassium abolishes the cardiotoxic manifestations of digitalis.' The converse has also been established, namely, that depletion of body potassium stores sensitizes the heart to the toxic action of the digitalis drugs.'
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Circulation research
دوره 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1961