A 60-year-old man with HFrEF (LVEF 25%) is hemodynamically stable in the ED with atrial fibrillation at 140 bpm. BP is 118/72 mm Hg. Which is the best...

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A 60-year-old man with HFrEF (LVEF 25%) is hemodynamically stable in the ED with atrial fibrillation at 140 bpm. BP is 118/72 mm Hg. Which is the best initial rate control agent?

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Metoprolol tartrate IV bolus

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Diltiazem IV bolus and infusion

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Verapamil IV

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Flecainide IV

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Adenosine IV

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 60-year-old man with HFrEF (LVEF 25%) is hemodynamically stable in the ED with atrial fibrillation at 140 bpm. BP is 118/72 mm Hg. Which is the best initial rate control agent?