The following action of digoxin is responsible for
beneficial effect in auricular fibrillation:
A. Increased myocardial contractility
B. Suppression of SA node
C. Depression of A-V conduction
D. Enhanced Purkinje fibre automaticity

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Depression of A-V conduction

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