Question

A 64-year-old man with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) on ramipril, bisoprolol and furosemide remains NYHA class II. Blood pressure is 118/72 mm Hg, creatinine 96 µmol/L, potassium 4.6 mmol/L. According to CCS HF guidelines, which additional drug class provides prognostic benefit and should be prioritised?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Ivabradine

Answer

Short-acting nitrate

Answer

Digoxin

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) on ramipril, bisoprolol and furosemide remains NYHA class II. Blood pressure is 118/72 mm Hg, creatinine 96 µmol/L, potassium 4.6 mmol/L. According to CCS HF guidelines, which additional drug class provides prognostic benefit and should be prioritised?