A 70-year-old with atrial fibrillation and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF 30%) has AF with RVR (HR 150), BP 120/70, no chest pain. W...

Question

A 70-year-old with atrial fibrillation and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF 30%) has AF with RVR (HR 150), BP 120/70, no chest pain. Which initial rate control is preferred?

Accepted Answer

IV metoprolol tartrate

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IV diltiazem bolus and infusion

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IV verapamil

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IV amiodarone as first-line for rate

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Immediate synchronized cardioversion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 70-year-old with atrial fibrillation and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF 30%) has AF with RVR (HR 150), BP 120/70, no chest pain. Which initial rate control is preferred?