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Question 26#

Which one of the following antihypertensive medications might you use to try and prevent new-onset atrial fibrillation?

A. Atenolol
B. Amlodopine
C. Bisoprolol
D. Digoxin
E. Losartan

Correct Answer is E

Comment:

The Losartan Intervention for End Point Reduction in Hypertension (LIFE) study demonstrated a relative risk reduction of 33% versus atenolol. The impact of new-onset diabetes mellitus on cardiac outcomes in the Valsartan Antihypertensive Long-Term Use Evaluation (VALUE) trial population, showed a relative risk reduction of 23% versus amlodopine.