Question

A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) on lisinopril, metoprolol succinate, and spironolactone has persistent NYHA II symptoms. He has no diabetes. Which additional therapy reduces HF hospitalization and cardiovascular death and should be started now?

Accepted Answer

Dapagliflozin 10 mg daily

Answer

Diltiazem

Answer

Furosemide 20 mg twice daily

Answer

Digoxin 0.125 mg daily

Answer

Atorvastatin 80 mg nightly

Practice question

A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) on lisinopril, metoprolol succinate, and spironolactone has persistent NYHA II symptoms. He has no diabetes. Which additional therapy reduces HF hospitalization and cardiovascular death and should be started now?