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whats the primary goal of rate control in A-fib?
whats the primary goal of rate control in A-fib?
to prevent atrial tachycardia to be transmitted to the ventricles (slow down AV node conduction) by negative chrronotropic agents. (reduce HR).
whats the goal of rhythm control?
whats the goal of rhythm control?
to restore normal (sinus rhythm.) and prevent tachycardia in atria.
drugs commonly used for rate control in A-fib?
drugs commonly used for rate control in A-fib?
1- beta blockers/Ca+ blockers 2- Digoxin (only sedate life-style) 3- combo of digoxin and diltiazem.
common used drugs for rhythm control
common used drugs for rhythm control
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drug to be used for controlling the rate but its only suitable for ppl who have limited physical activity
drug to be used for controlling the rate but its only suitable for ppl who have limited physical activity
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