A 68-year-old with HFrEF (EF 30%) remains hypertensive on ARNI, β-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2. Which non-pharmacologic device may reduce HF hospitalisatio...

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A 68-year-old with HFrEF (EF 30%) remains hypertensive on ARNI, β-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2. Which non-pharmacologic device may reduce HF hospitalisations if wide QRS and LBBB, EF ≤35%, NYHA II-III?

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Cardiac resynchronisation therapy

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ICD only

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LVAD now

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No device therapy indicated

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Pacemaker single chamber

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A 68-year-old with HFrEF (EF 30%) remains hypertensive on ARNI, β-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2. Which non-pharmacologic device may reduce HF hospitalisations if wide QRS and LBBB, EF ≤35%, NYHA II-III?