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A 68-year-old woman with a history of hypertension presents with palpitations and breathlessness. An ECG confirms atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 140 bpm. Her blood pressure is 130/85 mmHg. She has no history of heart failure or asthma. What is the most appropriate initial treatment for rate control?

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