
Rate control in AF - which agent works best?
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Comparing Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers for Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Analyzing a trial focused on patients with sinus rhythm and atrial fibrillation to compare the effectiveness of beta blockers and calcium channel blockers in achieving rate control. The chapter highlights the high rate of reaching rate control targets with both agents and discusses the higher incidence of bradycardia with beta blockers, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and potentially switching medications for better outcomes.
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