Question

A 74-year-old with nonvalvular AF and symptoms (palpitations) has resting HR 104 bpm on no rate agents; normal LV function. Preferred resting HR goal for lenient rate control strategy?

Accepted Answer

<110 bpm at rest

Answer

<60 bpm at rest

Answer

<80 bpm at rest

Answer

<100 bpm only during exertion

Answer

No HR goal if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 74-year-old with nonvalvular AF and symptoms (palpitations) has resting HR 104 bpm on no rate agents; normal LV function. Preferred resting HR goal for lenient rate control strategy?