- If unable to reach target HR despite at rate of 40, will give atropine (0.5 mg every 2 min)
Contraindications to use
- Atrioventricular block
- Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation
- Critical aortic stenosis
- Acute illness (e.g., acute PE, acute myocarditis/pericarditis, acute aortic dissection)
- Hemodynamically significant LVOT obstruction
- Contraindications to atropine use