Question

A 65-year-old with systolic heart failure complains of breathlessness and has an ejection fraction of 35 percent. He is currently on an ACE inhibitor and beta-blocker. What additional therapy is recommended to improve mortality

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone antagonist

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Hydralazine plus nitrate

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Ivabradine

Practice question

A 65-year-old with systolic heart failure complains of breathlessness and has an ejection fraction of 35 percent. He is currently on an ACE inhibitor and beta-blocker. What additional therapy is recommended to improve mortality