Question

A 75-year-old man develops atrial fibrillation with a heart rate of 130 bpm following a chest infection. He has a history of stable angina but no heart failure. His blood pressure is 140/85 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial medication for rate control according to NICE NG196?

Accepted Answer

Bisoprolol

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Amiodarone

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Digoxin

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Verapamil

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Flecainide

Practice question

A 75-year-old man develops atrial fibrillation with a heart rate of 130 bpm following a chest infection. He has a history of stable angina but no heart failure. His blood pressure is 140/85 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial medication for rate control according to NICE NG196?