1 |
B-NR |
1. In patients with AF, beta blockers or nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, verapamil) are recommended for long-term rate control with the choice of agent according to underlying substrate and comorbid conditions.1,2
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2a |
B-NR |
2. For patients with AF in whom measuring serum digoxin levels is indicated, it is reasonable to target levels <1.2 ng/mL.3-6
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2a |
B-R |
3. In patients with AF and HF symptoms, digoxin is reasonable for long-term rate control in combination with other rate-controlling agents, or as monotherapy if other agents are not preferred, not tolerated, or contraindicated.7-9
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3: Harm |
C-LD |
4. In patients with AF and LVEF <40%, nondihydropyridine calcium channel-blocking drugs should not be administered given their potential to exacerbate HF.10,11
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3: Harm |
B-R |
5. In patients with permanent AF who have risk factors for cardiovascular events, dronedarone should not be used for long-term rate control.12
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