A 63-year-old woman with new HFrEF (EF 30%) and no contraindications presents for initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy. Which combination ...

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A 63-year-old woman with new HFrEF (EF 30%) and no contraindications presents for initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy. Which combination reflects core foundational therapy to start?

Accepted Answer

ARNI + evidence-based beta-blocker + mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist + SGLT2 inhibitor

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ACE inhibitor + beta-blocker only

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ARB + ivabradine + loop diuretic

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Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate + loop diuretic + digoxin

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ARNI + verapamil + SGLT2 inhibitor

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure With Reduced EF

A 63-year-old woman with new HFrEF (EF 30%) and no contraindications presents for initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy. Which combination reflects core foundational therapy to start?