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  #1

please compare their effects on the vagal activity of the heart.

  #2

Dig -increases the contractilitybut DECREASES rate may cause short QT interval
Quinidine used for V. tach, A.fib,supraventricuar arrythmias also Decrease rate-so they make the vagus more dominant. May cause prolonged QT interval

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  #3

Quinidine has vagolytic properties------> inc heart rate
Digoxin has vagomimetic properties------> dec heart rate







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