83 yrs f; stable diastolic hf; rate controlled a-fib. meds: cardizem, coumadin, (warfarin) lasix, inderal, spiriva (mild copd). would a cardioselective betablocker be better than inderal ?

Beta blockers elderl: Limited data on this but nebivolol might be better. Likely fewer CNS side effects.

Theoretically yes: In patients with COPD or asthma , cardioselective beta blockers like atenolol are felt to be superior to Inderal (propranolol) which also has possible harmful effects on the bronchial tree and could produce wheezing(bronchospasm). This may be a concern in someone like you who has copd. Your physician is best to advise you, however especially if you're doing well on inderal (propranolol).