A 72-year-old man with HFrEF (EF 30%) is stable after diuresis for decompensation. BP 118/72 mmHg, eGFR 60, K+ 4.7. Which additional disease-modifying...

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A 72-year-old man with HFrEF (EF 30%) is stable after diuresis for decompensation. BP 118/72 mmHg, eGFR 60, K+ 4.7. Which additional disease-modifying agent should be started before discharge to reduce mortality and HF hospitalization?

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Dapagliflozin

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Ivabradine

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Hydralazine alone

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Verapamil

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Furosemide increased dose

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

A 72-year-old man with HFrEF (EF 30%) is stable after diuresis for decompensation. BP 118/72 mmHg, eGFR 60, K+ 4.7. Which additional disease-modifying agent should be started before discharge to reduce mortality and HF hospitalization?