A 70-year-old man with persistent AF and HF (LVEF 25%) is hypotensive at 84/50 with HR 160 and pulmonary edema. Best immediate rhythm/rate strategy?...

Question

A 70-year-old man with persistent AF and HF (LVEF 25%) is hypotensive at 84/50 with HR 160 and pulmonary edema. Best immediate rhythm/rate strategy?

Accepted Answer

Immediate synchronized electrical cardioversion

Answer

IV diltiazem boluses

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IV metoprolol repeated doses

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Digoxin loading

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Adenosine bolus

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