Digoxin is used less frequently now that there are less toxic drugs available Cats can be more sensitive to side effects than dogs Potential complications include
fatal abnormal heart rhythms and kidney failure Most side effects are due to too much digoxin in the bloodstream and can be very serious.
Chronic low potassium can cause more serious problems such as muscle paralysis and potentially
fatal abnormal heart arrhythmias.
Not exact matches
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abnormal Q wave indicates the presence of previous myocardial infarction or serious myocardial injury responsible for low cardiac output,
heart failure and / or potentially
fatal arrhythmias.
Treatment options for
abnormal heart rates can vary from pet to pet, but
heart disease can be
fatal.
Death is presumed to be the result of a sudden
fatal arrhythmia (
abnormal heart rhythm).