A 69-year-old with AF presents with rapid ventricular response and acute decompensated HFrEF (EF 25%). Initial rate control?...

Question

A 69-year-old with AF presents with rapid ventricular response and acute decompensated HFrEF (EF 25%). Initial rate control?

Accepted Answer

IV metoprolol or esmolol titrated cautiously

Answer

IV diltiazem

Answer

Oral verapamil

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Adenosine

Answer

Digoxin monotherapy as first-line in all cases

us-abem MCQ (SBA): AF with HFrEF-Rate Control