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Title
Digitalis: a dangerous drug in atrial fibrillation? An analysis of the SPORTIF III and V data.
Authors
Gjesdal, K; Feyzi, J; Olsson, S B
Abstract
In heart failure, digitalis increases exercise capacity and reduces morbidity, but has no effect on survival. This raises the suspicion that the inotropic benefits of digitalis may be counteracted by serious adverse effects. Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) were studied to clarify this.