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Moderatemetoprolol) are acceptable for rate control in AF with RVR after stabilization; non-dihydropyridine CCBs may worsen hypotension in decompensated states (AAtrial Fibrillation"cardiology"

A 72-year-old with COPD and pneumonia has new onset atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response; he is hypotensive and hypoxic. After stabilization, which rate control agent is preferable?

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