A 68-year-old with HFrEF (EF 20%) has resting HR 82 bpm in sinus rhythm despite maximally tolerated beta-blocker, ARNI, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor. BP 1...

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A 68-year-old with HFrEF (EF 20%) has resting HR 82 bpm in sinus rhythm despite maximally tolerated beta-blocker, ARNI, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor. BP 110/70. Persistent NYHA II. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Consider ivabradine if sinus rhythm HR ≥70 despite beta-blocker

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Start non-DHP calcium channel blocker

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Start amiodarone for rate control

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Stop beta-blocker to increase BP

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Add hydralazine alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): HFrEF Add-on Therapy

A 68-year-old with HFrEF (EF 20%) has resting HR 82 bpm in sinus rhythm despite maximally tolerated beta-blocker, ARNI, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor. BP 110/70. Persistent NYHA II. Next step?