What is the preferred treatment option for rapid atrial fibrillation

Rapid atrial fibrillation is preferred to be treated with electrical cardioversion if hemodynamically unstable, or with medications such as propafenone if hemodynamically stable. 1. Hemodynamic instability: In atrial fibrillation, the frequency of atrial excitation reaches 300-600 beats/minute, and the heart rate is often fast and irregular, sometimes reaching 100-160 beats/minute. For rapid atrial fibrillation, electrical cardioversion is preferred when there is hemodynamic instability. 2. Hemodynamic stability: For hemodynamically stable rapid atrial fibrillation, the first choice of drug therapy, drugs to restore sinus rhythm such as propafenone, flutamide, etc.; drugs to control ventricular rate such as amiodarone, metoprolol, verapamil, etc.; anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin, dabigatran, etc.. When diagnosed with rapid atrial fibrillation, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner and standardize the treatment under the guidance of a physician, and avoid unauthorized use of drugs to avoid adverse reactions.