Question

A 70-year-old patient presents with frequent episodes of sinus bradycardia (HR around 40 bpm) causing dizziness. No AV block is observed, and there's no reversible cause. What is the most appropriate definitive management?

Accepted Answer

Implant a permanent pacemaker

Answer

Start oral beta-blocker

Answer

Commence ivabradine

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Atropine infusion

Answer

Begin amiodarone

Practice question

A 70-year-old patient presents with frequent episodes of sinus bradycardia (HR around 40 bpm) causing dizziness. No AV block is observed, and there's no reversible cause. What is the most appropriate definitive management?