Question

A 62-year-old with HFrEF (EF 32%) and persistent iron deficiency (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) has fatigue. Which therapy improves symptoms and quality of life?

Accepted Answer

IV iron repletion

Answer

Oral iron only

Answer

Increase beta blocker

Answer

Start digoxin

Answer

Start hydralazine/isosorbide regardless of race

Practice question

A 62-year-old with HFrEF (EF 32%) and persistent iron deficiency (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) has fatigue. Which therapy improves symptoms and quality of life?