Question

A 71-year-old woman on optimal HF therapy (ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, SGLT2) remains NYHA III with BP 110/68 and HR 78. Which of the following is an appropriate nonpharmacologic recommendation with mortality benefit?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac rehabilitation

Answer

Sodium intake <500 mg/day

Answer

Daily fluid intake <1 L for all

Answer

Exercise avoidance to prevent tachycardia

Answer

Strict bed rest for 2 weeks

Practice question

A 71-year-old woman on optimal HF therapy (ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, SGLT2) remains NYHA III with BP 110/68 and HR 78. Which of the following is an appropriate nonpharmacologic recommendation with mortality benefit?