A 48-year-old with newly diagnosed heart failure (EF 40%) is started on ramipril. He develops a persistent dry cough. What is the most suitable next s...

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A 48-year-old with newly diagnosed heart failure (EF 40%) is started on ramipril. He develops a persistent dry cough. What is the most suitable next step?

Accepted Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor and start ARB (e.g. candesartan)

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Prescribe a cough suppressant

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Add a beta-blocker

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Add a loop diuretic

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Continue ramipril as the cough will subside

MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure

A 48-year-old with newly diagnosed heart failure (EF 40%) is started on ramipril. He develops a persistent dry cough. What is the most suitable next step?