Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response

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A 55-year-old hospitalized patient develops atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response (heart rate = 179 beats/min). Past medical history is significant for hypertension, and decompensated HF. Symptoms include fatigue and palpitations. Which intravenous medications do you recommend as INITIAL management of the patient's atrial fibrillation?

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