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Beta blockers in rate control for atrial fibrillation

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Beta Blockers for Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation (1)

Usual oral maintenance dose

Bisoprolol

2.5-10 mg o.d.

Atenolol

25-100 mg o.d.

Propranolol

10-40 mg t.i.d.

Carvedilol

3.125-25 mg b.i.d.

Notes:

  • beta-1 selective blockers (e.g. bisoprolol) in small doses should be considered as an alternative for ventricular rate control in patients with chronic lung disease (1)

Reference:

  • (1) Task Force for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation. European Heart Journal (2010) 31, 2369-2429.

 


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