Course: Possible Digoxin-Related Toxic Effects in a Patient
CME Credits: 1.00
Released: 2024-02-05
A patient in their 70s with hypertension and heart failure was referred to the emergency department because of chest discomfort, nausea, anorexia, and weakness. The patient was being treated with 0.125 mg of digoxin, 50 mg of losartan, and 20 mg of furosemide per day. The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) obtained at admission is shown in the Figure.
Questions: What is the most likely cause of the arrhythmia shown in the ECG? What further testing is required?
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