Question

A 67-year-old woman with chronic heart failure (HFrEF) presents with increasing breathlessness. She is on a beta-blocker and ACE inhibitor. According to guidelines, which agent is next-line to improve mortality?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone antagonist (Spironolactone)

Answer

Loop diuretic (Furosemide)

Answer

Hydralazine + nitrates

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Ivabradine

Practice question

A 67-year-old woman with chronic heart failure (HFrEF) presents with increasing breathlessness. She is on a beta-blocker and ACE inhibitor. According to guidelines, which agent is next-line to improve mortality?