A 72-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) and atrial fibrillation has RVR at 140 bpm but is hemodynamically stable. Which rate-control option is preferred acu...

Question

A 72-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) and atrial fibrillation has RVR at 140 bpm but is hemodynamically stable. Which rate-control option is preferred acutely?

Accepted Answer

IV metoprolol tartrate titrated to rate

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IV diltiazem bolus and infusion

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IV verapamil

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Immediate digoxin loading avoided in HFrEF

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Immediate synchronized cardioversion without trying rate control

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation (Rate Control in HFrEF)

A 72-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) and atrial fibrillation has RVR at 140 bpm but is hemodynamically stable. Which rate-control option is preferred acutely?