Heart rate controlling medicines, such as beta-blockers that include Coreg (Carvedilol) and Lopressor and Toprol (Metoprolol) , is the best way to treat AFib. These medications can control or slow the rapid heart rate so that the heart can function in a better way.
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beta-blockers are effective in maintaining sinus rhythm and controlling the ventricular rate during atrial fibrillation . Given these effects and their favorable effects on mortality, beta-blockers should be considered as first-line agents in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation.
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To demonstrate that bisoprolol is superior in mean ambulatory heart rate and/or non-inferior in mean ambulatory DBP as compared with metoprolol SR in the last 4 hours after 12-week active treatment in subjects with mild to moderate essential hypertension (EH).
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The results demonstrate that bisoprolol has an antiarrhythmic effect against sympathetic diurnal P-AF , improving subjective symptoms and QOL and eliminating P-AF episodes in ECGs.
Read moreDo beta blockers help atrial flutter?
Beta blockers are used to control the irregular heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation (AF) . By slowing the heart rate, the symptoms caused by AF, particularly palpitations and fatigue, are often improved.
Read moreDo beta blockers help atrial flutter?
Beta blockers are used to control the irregular heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation (AF) . By slowing the heart rate, the symptoms caused by AF, particularly palpitations and fatigue, are often improved.
Read moreIs metoprolol used for atrial flutter?
Background: Diltiazem (calcium channel blocker) and metoprolol (beta-blocker) are both commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation/flutter (AFF) in the emergency department (ED).
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