Digitalis purpurea" extract containing cardiac glycosides for the treatment of heart conditions was first described in the English-speaking medical literature by William Withering, in 1785, which is considered the beginning of modern therapeutics. It is used to increase cardiac contractility (it is a positive inotrope) and as an antiarrhythmic agent to control the heart rate, particularly in the irregular (and often fast) atrial fibrillation. Digitalis is hence often prescribed for patients in atrial fibrillation, especially if they have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Digoxin was approved for heart failure in 1998 under current regulations by the Food and Drug Administration
Until She Comes Until She Comes "Until She Comes" is a 1991 song by the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, taken from their seventh studio album, "World Outside". Written by the Psychedelic Furs and produced by the band with Stephen Street, it was released in June as the album's first single. The 12" version included a remix by Hugh Padgham. The lyrics of "Until She Comes" depict a metaphorical story about drug addiction. The single spent two weeks at No. 1 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart in September 1991. Author Dave Thompson described the song as "bittersweet" and reminiscent of