Digoxin measurements in general practice.
1 As part of a prospective study on the use of digoxin in a general practice, plasma digoxin concentrations were measured in all patients receiving the drug. 2 A low mean plasma digoxin concentration was observed, suggesting a cautious approach to digitalization. 3 The correlation between plasma digoxin concentration and signs or symptoms commonly used in the assessment of digoxin effect was poor. 4 It was concluded that the measurement of plasma digoxin could be of assistance in a variety of clinical settings within a general practice.
D000368:Aged; D004077:Digoxin / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D013997:Time Factors
D004077:Digoxin