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Chapter 49.3, Problem 2R
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The reason for using digitalis drug to treat patients with a weakened heart by increasing the concentration of calcium ions in the cardiac muscle cells.
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Digitalis is a drug used to treat heart disease. It is obtained from the plant species Digitalis purpurea, commonly known as foxglove. This plant contains phytochemicals such as cardiac glycosides, digitoxin, and digitonin. This helps to control the heart rate.
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