AF Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
When is rate control not first line in treating AF
A
- New onset AF
- Reversible cause
- Better treated with ablation
2
Q
First line in rate control
A
BB (not sotalol)
3
Q
Alternative to BB in rate control
A
Diltazem or verapamil
4
Q
What to do if mono therapy rate control fails
A
Use a combination of two of BB and diltazem or digoxin
5
Q
What to do if combination does not work for rate control
A
Use rhythm control
6
Q
First line in rhythm control
A
BB
7
Q
What to do if first line does not work in rhythm control
A
Give either sotalol or amiodaorne
8
Q
Sotalol adverse effects
A
Hypokalemia
QT prolongin
9
Q
When do we anticoagulant in AF
A
If stroke risk is high
