A 70-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) and lower-extremity edema on guideline-directed therapy presents with 8‑lb weight gain and bibasilar crackles. What ...

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A 70-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) and lower-extremity edema on guideline-directed therapy presents with 8‑lb weight gain and bibasilar crackles. What is the most appropriate immediate adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Increase loop diuretic dose to relieve congestion

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Start a thiazide as monotherapy

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Stop beta blocker to allow diuresis

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Add non-dihydropyridine CCB for BP control

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Add digoxin first

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): HFrEF Decompensation

A 70-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) and lower-extremity edema on guideline-directed therapy presents with 8‑lb weight gain and bibasilar crackles. What is the most appropriate immediate adjustment?