Question

A 55-year-old with newly diagnosed HFrEF (EF 25%, NYHA II), BP 118/70 mm Hg, K⁺ 4.5 mEq/L, eGFR 70 mL/min/1.73 m², not on disease-modifying therapy. Which medication should be initiated now to reduce mortality and HF hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

Sacubitril/valsartan

Answer

Verapamil

Answer

Ivabradine

Answer

Hydralazine-isosorbide dinitrate

Answer

Furosemide escalation

Practice question

A 55-year-old with newly diagnosed HFrEF (EF 25%, NYHA II), BP 118/70 mm Hg, K⁺ 4.5 mEq/L, eGFR 70 mL/min/1.73 m², not on disease-modifying therapy. Which medication should be initiated now to reduce mortality and HF hospitalization?