THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What can be used to treat heart failure?
A
Cardiac Glycosides
B
Alpha-agonist
C
Beta-antagonist
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which cardiac glycoside is used in heart failure? Healthcare providers prescribe digoxin for heart failure, especially if you also have atrial fibrillation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiac glycosides are medicines for treating heart failure and certain irregular heartbeats. They are one of several classes of drugs used to treat the heart and related conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cardiac glycosides are a class of organic compounds that increase the output force of the heart and increase its rate of contractions by acting on the cellular sodium-potassium ATPase pump. They are selective steroidal glycosides and are important drugs for the treatment of heart failure and cardiac rhythm disorders.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most commonly prescribed cardiac glycoside is digoxin, which can be used to treat atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and congestive heart failure.

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