A 44-year-old man with new AF and uncontrolled BP 168/100 mm Hg asks about rate control. Which initial agent is preferred in the absence of heart fail...

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A 44-year-old man with new AF and uncontrolled BP 168/100 mm Hg asks about rate control. Which initial agent is preferred in the absence of heart failure with reduced EF?

Accepted Answer

IV esmolol or oral metoprolol

Answer

IV diltiazem

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IV digoxin

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IV amiodarone first-line

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Adenosine

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A 44-year-old man with new AF and uncontrolled BP 168/100 mm Hg asks about rate control. Which initial agent is preferred in the absence of heart failure with reduced EF?