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==Overview==
==Overview==
Teh dig effect refers to a constellation of non-specific electrocardiographic findings which include the following in variable combinations: [[T wave inversions]], [[T waves flattening]], [[U waves]], [[PR prolongation]], [[ST-segment depression]] with a “scooped” appearance and [[Short QT]] due to an abbreviated ventricular [[action potential]].


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Electrocardiogram===
===Electrocardiogram===
The following findings are suggestive of the dig effect:
The following findings are suggestive of the dig effect:
*[[Sinus bradycardia]]
*[[T wave inversions]]
*[[T wave inversions]]
*[[T waves flattening]]
*[[T waves flattening]]
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*[[ST-segment depression]] with a “scooped” appearance
*[[ST-segment depression]] with a “scooped” appearance
*[[Short QT]] due to an abbreviated ventricular [[action potential]]
*[[Short QT]] due to an abbreviated ventricular [[action potential]]
====Electrocardiogram Examples====
[[File:Digoxin2.png|center|400px]]
Shown above is an EKG pattern of the dig effect with [[ST-segment depression]] with a “scooped” appearance.


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Teh dig effect refers to a constellation of non-specific electrocardiographic findings which include the following in variable combinations: T wave inversions, T waves flattening, U waves, PR prolongation, ST-segment depression with a “scooped” appearance and Short QT due to an abbreviated ventricular action potential.

Diagnosis

Electrocardiogram

The following findings are suggestive of the dig effect:

Electrocardiogram Examples

Shown above is an EKG pattern of the dig effect with ST-segment depression with a “scooped” appearance.

References