control of ventricular response in atrial flutter
Last reviewed 01/2018
The rate of ventricular response may be controlled by:
- digoxin
- beta-blockade
- verapamil
Amiodarone can be used in refractory atrial flutter.
As a last resort the atrioventricular node can be ablated and a permanent pacemaker inserted.
Note that verapamil and beta-blockers should not be given together because of the risk of severe bradycardia.