A 59-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor remains iron deficient (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) with fatigue. W...

Question

A 59-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor remains iron deficient (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) with fatigue. What therapy improves functional status?

Accepted Answer

IV iron repletion

Answer

Oral iron

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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

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Transfusion

Answer

Stop SGLT2 inhibitor

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure-Iron Deficiency

A 59-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor remains iron deficient (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) with fatigue. What therapy improves functional status?