A 68-year-old with AF, EF 30%, and decompensated HFrEF presents with rapid ventricular response. Blood pressure is stable. Preferred initial rate-cont...

Question

A 68-year-old with AF, EF 30%, and decompensated HFrEF presents with rapid ventricular response. Blood pressure is stable. Preferred initial rate-control agent?

Accepted Answer

Metoprolol tartrate IV titrated

Answer

Diltiazem IV bolus/infusion

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Verapamil IV

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Adenosine IV

Answer

Amiodarone as first-line in all stable patients

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Rate Control)

A 68-year-old with AF, EF 30%, and decompensated HFrEF presents with rapid ventricular response. Blood pressure is stable. Preferred initial rate-control agent?