Hemodynamic Effects of Digitalis in Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Authors: James Forrester
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1972)

Meeting Abstracts1 May 1972Hemodynamic Effects of Digitalis in Acute Myocardial Infarction.James Forrester, M.D., William Bezdek, M.D., Kanu Chatterjee, M.D., Paul Levin, M.D., William W. Parmley, M.D., F.A.C.P., H. J. C. Swan, M.D., F.A.C.P.James Forrester, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, William Bezdek, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, Kanu Chatterjee, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, Paul Levin, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, William W. Parmley, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, H. J. C. Swan, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-76-5-863_4 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptSince the use of digitalis in acute myocardial infarction remains controversial, hemodynamic data were obtained in 16 patients within 48 hours of acute myocardial infarction before and at ½-hour intervals for 2 hours after receiving a bolus intravenous dose of either 0.4 to 0.5 mg ouabain or 0.5 to 0.75 mg digoxin. In patients who showed hemodynamic changes, maximum response was at 30 to 60 min.Although some improvement in left ventricular function was noted in patients with uncomplicated myocardial infarction, hemodynamic changes in all three groups were small. Only four of 16 patients had a greater than 15% increase... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: James Forrester, M.D.; William Bezdek, M.D.; Kanu Chatterjee, M.D.; Paul Levin, M.D.; William W. Parmley, M.D., F.A.C.P.; H. J. C. Swan, M.D., F.A.C.P.Affiliations: Los Angeles, Calif. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byCoronary Hemodynamics in Heart Failure and Effects of Therapeutic InterventionsRole of nonglycosidic inotropic agents: indications, ethics, and limitationsValue of Digoxin in Heart Failure and Sinus Rhythm: New Features of an Old Drug?Complications of acute myocardial infractionDigitalis and Non-ACE Inhibitor Vasodilators in Heart FailureCombination of positive inotropic and vasodilating substances in congestive heart failureWhen to start digitalis?The Role of Digitalis in Patients with Coronary Artery DiseaseCardiac failureCombined therapy with digoxin and nitroprusside in heart failure complicating acute myocardial infarctionShort- and long-term effects of digitalis on resting and posthandgrip hemodynamics in patients with coronary artery diseaseFavorable effects of orally administered digoxin on left heart size and ventricular wall motion in patients with previous myocardial infarctionDigitalis in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Help or Hazard?SHAHBUDIN H. RAHIMTOOLA, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.P., ROLF M. GUNNAR, M.S., M.D., F.A.C.P. 1 May 1972Volume 76, Issue 5Page: 863-864KeywordsAcute myocardial infarctionHemodynamicsMyocardial infarction ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 May 1972 PDF downloadLoading ...