Question

A 44-year-old man with new AF and uncontrolled BP 168/100 mm Hg asks about rate control. Which initial agent is preferred in the absence of heart failure with reduced EF?

Accepted Answer

IV esmolol or oral metoprolol

Answer

IV diltiazem

Answer

IV digoxin

Answer

IV amiodarone first-line

Answer

Adenosine

Practice question

A 44-year-old man with new AF and uncontrolled BP 168/100 mm Hg asks about rate control. Which initial agent is preferred in the absence of heart failure with reduced EF?