Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9168854 | Heart Rhythm | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Digoxin use in patients with AF is associated with increased levels of endothelial and platelet activation. If digitalis activates endothelial cells and platelets at pharmacologic doses, use of digitalis in conditions such as AF could predispose to thrombosis and vascular events.
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Authors
Julio A. MD, Aurelio MD, Juan Pablo MD, Joaquin J. MD, Wenche PhD, Lawrence L. MS, Howard J. MD, Agustin MD, Robert J. MD, Yeon S. MD,