A 72-year-old woman with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (ventricular rate 130 bpm) presents without heart failure. Which is the most appropriate init...

Question

A 72-year-old woman with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (ventricular rate 130 bpm) presents without heart failure. Which is the most appropriate initial rate-control strategy?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem (rate-limiting)

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Digoxin monotherapy

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Amiodarone

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Sotalol

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Flecainide

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial fibrillation

A 72-year-old woman with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (ventricular rate 130 bpm) presents without heart failure. Which is the most appropriate initial rate-control strategy?