Saturday, November 17, 2018

"Dig effect on EKG"

Q: Describe the effects of Digoxin on EKG? 

Answer: Following could be the EKG effects secondary to Digoxin, popularly known as "Dig. effect". One or more may be present. 


  • ST depression with a characteristic “sagging” appearance 
  • Flattened, inverted, or biphasic T waves. 
  • Shortened QT interval 
  • Mild PR interval prolongation of up to 240 ms
  • Prominent U waves 
  • Peaking of the terminal portion of the T waves 
  • J point depression
#cardiology


Reference:

Heather Wetherell. Digoxin and the heart. August 2015. Br J Cardiol 2015;22:96–7

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