A 50-year-old with newly diagnosed AF is hemodynamically unstable (SBP 78 mm Hg, pulmonary edema). What is the immediate management?...

Question

A 50-year-old with newly diagnosed AF is hemodynamically unstable (SBP 78 mm Hg, pulmonary edema). What is the immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Synchronized direct-current cardioversion

Answer

Start IV diltiazem

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Start IV amiodarone and wait

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Give adenosine

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Observe with fluids only

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Unstable AF