A 78-year-old man with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation presents with palpitations and exertional dyspnoea. He is haemodynamically sta...

Question

A 78-year-old man with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation presents with palpitations and exertional dyspnoea. He is haemodynamically stable with a ventricular rate of 120 beats per minute. Echocardiography shows preserved left ventricular function. What is the most appropriate initial rate-control strategy?

Accepted Answer

Start a beta-blocker such as Bisoprolol

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Start Digoxin alone

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Start Amiodarone

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Start Aspirin

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Offer catheter ablation as first-line

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Atrial fibrillation – rate control