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Research suggests a common heart drug used by thousands in the UK is linked with a significant increase in deaths.
But experts insist the drug digoxin is still safe to use.
The trial in the European Heart Journal of 4,000 patients found digoxin treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), an abnormal heart rhythm, was linked with a 41% increase in deaths.
For every six patients on digoxin for five years, one would die who may not have otherwise, say the authors.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20508453
But experts insist the drug digoxin is still safe to use.
The trial in the European Heart Journal of 4,000 patients found digoxin treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), an abnormal heart rhythm, was linked with a 41% increase in deaths.
For every six patients on digoxin for five years, one would die who may not have otherwise, say the authors.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20508453