hat is/are the consequence(s) of myocardial Na+ K+
ATPase inhibition by digoxin:
A. Increased intracellular Na+ ion concentration
B. Increased cytosolic Ca2+ ion concentration
C. Increased intracellular K+
 ion concentration
D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct

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