Mechanism of action of digitalis in atrial fibrillation is
(Ref: KDT 6/ep502) Digitalis acts in CHF by inhibiting Na+-K+-ATPase whereas in AF, it acts by decreasing the conduction through AV node.
By Causing bradycarlia
Na+ K+ ATPase inhibition
Increase in refractoriness of AV nodal tissue
By Causing bradycarlia
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