The Use Of Digitalis In Heart Failure.

Duration: 1 reel

Year Published: 1948

Description: Shows how digitalis and its glycosides act directly on the heart muscle to increase the force of its contraction; explains how to make a satisfactory choice among various preparations of the drug; and illustrates methods of giving the medicine to patients. A film for members of the medical profession.

Complete Record: THE USE OF DIGITALIS IN HEART FAILURE. Transfilm, Inc. for Wyeth, Inc. 1 reel, sd. Summary: Shows how digitalis and its glycosides act directly on the heart muscle to increase the force of its contraction; explains how to make a satisfactory choice among various preparations of the drug; and illustrates methods of giving the medicine to patients. A film for members of the medical profession. © Wyeth, Inc.; title, descr., & 15 prints, 10Aug48; MU3263.