Author/Editor		Špindler, Mateja; Grmec, Štefek
Title		Zastrupitev z digoksinom s klinično sliko AV bloka III. stopnje
Translated title		Acute digoxin toxicity with third degree AV block
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, Vajd R, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja. Zbornik 11. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2004 jun 9-12; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 286-90
Language		slo
Abstract		Digoxin is the most commonly prescribed cardiac glycoside. Digitalis glycosides are used to treat supraventricular tachydysrhythmias and congestive heart failure. Toxicity results from both - acute overdose and from chronic use. At increased risk are elderly patients and patients with underlying medical conditions (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart or renal disease or electrolyte abnormalities). Correlating clinical symptoms with serum levels is difficult, because toxicity can occur with serum levels that are within the therapeutic range (serum digoxin levels are neither sensitive nor specific for toxicity). Dysrhythmias are the most common cardiac manifestation and nearly any rhythm disturbance can occur.
Descriptors		EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIGOXIN HEART BLOCK AGED