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A 54-year-old with HFrEF (EF 30%) and NYHA class II symptoms is on maximally tolerated lisinopril and metoprolol succinate. K⁺ is 5.4 mEq/L, creatinine 1.0 mg/dL. Which optimization step best reduces mortality and hospitalization now?

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