A 64-year-old with exertional dyspnoea has HFrEF (LVEF 30%). He is not on heart failure medications. Optimal foundational regimen to initiate?...

Question

A 64-year-old with exertional dyspnoea has HFrEF (LVEF 30%). He is not on heart failure medications. Optimal foundational regimen to initiate?

Accepted Answer

ARNI + evidence beta-blocker + MRA + SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

ACE inhibitor alone

Answer

Loop diuretic monotherapy

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Ivabradine and digoxin first

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Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure with Reduced EF