Recommendation ID
NG196/6
Question

Rate-control drug treatment for people aged 75 and over with atrial fibrillation: What is the comparative effectiveness of the 3 main drug classes used for rate control (beta‑blockers, calcium‑channel blockers and digoxin) in people aged 75 and over with atrial fibrillation in controlling symptoms, improving quality of life and reducing morbidity and mortality?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management
Number
NG196
Date issued
April 2021

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/06/2021