A 60-year-old man with new HFrEF and DM has an eGFR of 42. He asks about renal function. Should an SGLT2 inhibitor be used?...

Question

A 60-year-old man with new HFrEF and DM has an eGFR of 42. He asks about renal function. Should an SGLT2 inhibitor be used?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SGLT2 inhibitor is recommended and effective down to eGFR ≥20

Answer

No, eGFR must be ≥60

Answer

Only for glycemic control if A1c >10%

Answer

Only if on dialysis

Answer

Only if albuminuria >300 mg/g

us-abim MCQ (SBA): SGLT2 eGFR Threshold