A 35-year-old has a single episode of syncope; ECG shows AF with RVR 150 bpm. Haemodynamically stable. Which is preferred initial strategy?...

Question

A 35-year-old has a single episode of syncope; ECG shows AF with RVR 150 bpm. Haemodynamically stable. Which is preferred initial strategy?

Accepted Answer

Rate control with AV nodal blocker (e.g., diltiazem or β-blocker)

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Electrical cardioversion immediately without anticoagulation

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Amiodarone infusion first-line in all AF

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Digoxin monotherapy in active patient

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Aspirin alone

us-abem MCQ (SBA): AF with RVR-Initial Management