A 70-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) previously on optimized GDMT now has EF 45% after therapy and is asymptomatic. What should be done with GDMT?...

Question

A 70-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) previously on optimized GDMT now has EF 45% after therapy and is asymptomatic. What should be done with GDMT?

Accepted Answer

Continue all GDMT long-term

Answer

Stop ARNI and beta-blocker

Answer

Reduce to diuretics only

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Switch to verapamil for rate control

Answer

Stop MRA first to reduce hyperkalemia risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): HF with Improved EF