CARDIOLOGY, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
MOA: CCB (Diltiazem and Verapamil), BB (Metoprolol, etc), and Digoxin work in AF by blocking the AV node. They block AV nodal conduction. They are AV-nodal blocking agents. **Nodal blocking agents must be avoided in WPW. If there is no significant heart failure or...
CARDIOLOGY, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Choose a cardioselective oral beta blocker, such as metoprolol or atenolol. Start beta-blocker treatment in all patients within 24 hours if there are no contraindications. PO Beta-blockers (Preferred) Metoprolol tartrate 25 to 50 mg PO every 6 to 12 hours or Atenolol...