What is the main action of cardiac glycoside in heart failure?
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Cardiac glycosides, like digoxin, primarily increase the strength of the heart's contractions and help control heart rate in patients with heart failure. They work by inhibiting the sodium-potassium ATPase pump, leading to increased intracellular calcium. While beneficial, they must be used carefully to avoid potential toxicity.
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They are medications that work by increasing the force of heart muscle contractions and slow down heart rate ;
