Question

A 58-year-old with HFrEF (EF 30%) stable on carvedilol and enalapril presents for optimization. No hyperkalemia; eGFR 70 mL/min/1.73 m². Which additional therapy most reduces HF hospitalization and CV mortality regardless of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Add dapagliflozin

Answer

Add ivabradine

Answer

Add vericiguat

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Add hydralazine alone

Answer

Switch enalapril to amlodipine

Practice question

A 58-year-old with HFrEF (EF 30%) stable on carvedilol and enalapril presents for optimization. No hyperkalemia; eGFR 70 mL/min/1.73 m². Which additional therapy most reduces HF hospitalization and CV mortality regardless of diabetes?