A 70-year-old with HFrEF and eGFR 22 mL/min/1.73 m² asks about SGLT2 inhibitors. Which is accurate?...

Question

A 70-year-old with HFrEF and eGFR 22 mL/min/1.73 m² asks about SGLT2 inhibitors. Which is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Can be initiated when eGFR ≥20 for renal/CV benefits

Answer

Not recommended when eGFR

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Require insulin co-therapy

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Cause severe hyperkalemia routinely

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Only for patients with diabetes

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Diabetic CKD