A 72-year-old with HFrEF on GDMT has persistent volume overload despite loop diuretics. Which addition improves diuresis without harming survival ther...

Question

A 72-year-old with HFrEF on GDMT has persistent volume overload despite loop diuretics. Which addition improves diuresis without harming survival therapy?

Accepted Answer

Add thiazide-type diuretic (e.g., metolazone) short-term for diuretic synergy

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Stop ACE inhibitor

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Start verapamil

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Add NSAID

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Initiate chronic high-dose steroids

us-abim MCQ (SBA): HFrEF-Diuretic Resistance

A 72-year-old with HFrEF on GDMT has persistent volume overload despite loop diuretics. Which addition improves diuresis without harming survival therapy?