AF Flashcards
1
Q
Rate control 1st line?
A
Beta blocker (not sotalol) or rate limittng calcium channel blocker (Diltiazem, verapamil)
2
Q
Rate control 2nd line?
A
Digoxin (If fairly immobile and non paroxsymal AF)
3
Q
Rate control 3rd line?
A
Increase the doses of monotherapy
4
Q
Rate control 4th line?
A
Combination of any of the 3:
Diltiazem, BB or digoxin
NB// Get advice if using BB+ Diltiazem due to risk bradycardia etc.
Refer to cardiologist within 4 weeks if combination not working