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Along with Beta Blockers, what other types of medication can be used to control my heart rate
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained heart rhythm disturbance. There are a number of treatment options including medication. In this video, Dr Husain Shabeeh discuss the role of medical therapy for atrial fibrillation
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So, beta blockers are now used primarily first line to control your heart rate and atrial fibrillation. However, some people do not tolerate beta blockers due to side effects and there are other drugs available. These include calcium channel blockers such as diltiazine or verapamil and another drug called digoxin. All these drugs along with the beta blockers are used to control heart rate in those with persistent atrial fibrillation.
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