A 72-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) in sinus rhythm HR 82 on maximized beta-blocker remains symptomatic. Which agent reduces HF hospitalization in patie...

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A 72-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) in sinus rhythm HR 82 on maximized beta-blocker remains symptomatic. Which agent reduces HF hospitalization in patients with symptomatic HFrEF and elevated resting HR despite beta-blocker?

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Ivabradine

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Diltiazem

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Amiodarone

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Verapamil

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Digoxin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure

A 72-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) in sinus rhythm HR 82 on maximized beta-blocker remains symptomatic. Which agent reduces HF hospitalization in patients with symptomatic HFrEF and elevated resting HR despite beta-blocker?