A type of atrial fibrillation where the heart's ventricles beat too quickly and require medication or other intervention to slow the rate.
Used when a patient with atrial fibrillation has a rapid ventricular rate that necessitates intervention to control the heart rate, often due to symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, or chest pain.
"Patient presents with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response requiring rate control. IV diltiazem administered."
This phrase is used to document the presence of both atrial fibrillation and a rapid ventricular rate that needs to be controlled. It signifies a more urgent or complex presentation of atrial fibrillation.
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