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The effects of digoxin on heart failure mortality and re-admission in a single center cross-sectional study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Mortality benefit of digoxin prescription in patients suffering from heart failure has been questioned many time. We evaluated these effects among admitted symptomatic heart failure patients. Methods: We retrospectively divided our patients into two groups: group A (n=205) were digoxin prescribed, and group B (n=96) were digoxin naïve patients. Both groups' medical records were gathered for one year, and the study endpoints were compared between the two groups. Results: The mean age was 62.3±12.1 years and 54.8 % were male. All-cause mortality and readmission occurred in 26.7% and 31.7% of individuals, respectively, without significant differences between the two groups. However, in subgroup analysis, there was a significant relationship between in-hospital mortality and the presence of cardiovascular risk factors. Conclusion: Digoxin might increase in-hospital mortality in patients with underlying cardiovascular risk factors.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research

DOI: 10.34172/jcvtr.33062

Authors: Mahsa Behnemoon, Zahra Borumandkia

Institution: Urmia University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Heart Failure Treatment and Management

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402990802