A 55-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) is admitted with volume overload. He is on lisinopril and furosemide at home. Which medication should be added to ...

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A 55-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) is admitted with volume overload. He is on lisinopril and furosemide at home. Which medication should be added to guideline-directed medical therapy to improve mortality?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., dapagliflozin)

Answer

Digoxin

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Non-DHP CCB (diltiazem)

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Ivabradine regardless of heart rate

Answer

Hydralazine monotherapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure (HFrEF)

A 55-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) is admitted with volume overload. He is on lisinopril and furosemide at home. Which medication should be added to guideline-directed medical therapy to improve mortality?