A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%), NYHA II, on guideline doses of ARNI, beta blocker, and MRA has eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73 m² and albuminuria. Which addi...

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A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%), NYHA II, on guideline doses of ARNI, beta blocker, and MRA has eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73 m² and albuminuria. Which addition improves HF outcomes and is indicated now?

Accepted Answer

Start an SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., empagliflozin)

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Increase loop diuretic dose

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Add ivabradine

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Start isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine for all patients

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Switch ARNI to ACE inhibitor

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure

A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%), NYHA II, on guideline doses of ARNI, beta blocker, and MRA has eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73 m² and albuminuria. Which addition improves HF outcomes and is indicated now?