The rate of ventricular response may be controlled by:
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.
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