A 60-year-old with HFrEF on GDMT asks about NSAID use for osteoarthritis. What do HF guidelines recommend?...

Question

A 60-year-old with HFrEF on GDMT asks about NSAID use for osteoarthritis. What do HF guidelines recommend?

Accepted Answer

Avoid chronic NSAIDs due to risk of fluid retention and HF exacerbation

Answer

Use NSAIDs regularly; no HF risk

Answer

COX-2 inhibitors are safe

Answer

Use high-dose ibuprofen for edema

Answer

NSAID choice does not matter

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): NSAIDs in HF