Editorial
Dilated cardiomyopathy and potentially deadly digoxin
Lionel H Opie
Abstract
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a relatively common condition in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for a substantial portion of patients admitted for heart failure. In the Heart of Soweto study it was the most common cardiovascular disease. Two important contributions to our understanding of this puzzling condition appear in this issue of the SAMJ.
Author's affiliations
Lionel H Opie, University of Cape Town
Keywords
Dilated cardiomyopathy; digoxin toxicity
Cite this article
South African Medical Journal 2011;101(6):388,390.
Article History
Date submitted: 2011-04-12
Date published: 2011-05-25
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