A 64-year-old with HFrEF (EF 28%) is on lisinopril and metoprolol succinate. Which additional foundational therapy should be added now to reduce morta...

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A 64-year-old with HFrEF (EF 28%) is on lisinopril and metoprolol succinate. Which additional foundational therapy should be added now to reduce mortality and hospitalization?

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Start sacubitril/valsartan and discontinue ACE inhibitor after 36‑hour washout

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NYHA II

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normal potassium and eGFR 55 mL/min/1.73 m²

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no contraindications

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is on lisinopril and metoprolol succinate. Which additional foundational therapy should be added now to reduce mortality and hospitalization?

ukmla MCQ (SBA): HFrEF

A 64-year-old with HFrEF (EF 28%) is on lisinopril and metoprolol succinate. Which additional foundational therapy should be added now to reduce mortality and hospitalization?