A 74-year-old man with atrial fibrillation becomes acutely hypotensive, with chest pain and signs of pulmonary oedema. His heart rate is 180/min and i...

Question

A 74-year-old man with atrial fibrillation becomes acutely hypotensive, with chest pain and signs of pulmonary oedema. His heart rate is 180/min and irregular. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Attempt immediate synchronised DC cardioversion

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Start oral beta-blocker and review in 24 hours

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Start rate-control with Digoxin alone

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Give IV Amiodarone over 24 hours

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Observe only; AF is usually benign

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Unstable atrial fibrillation

A 74-year-old man with atrial fibrillation becomes acutely hypotensive, with chest pain and signs of pulmonary oedema. His heart rate is 180/min and irregular. What is the most appropriate immediate management?