A 70-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF 30%). He has no contraindications. According to ...

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A 70-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF 30%). He has no contraindications. According to NICE NG106, which combination of medications should be initiated as first-line therapy?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor and beta-blocker

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ACE inhibitor and loop diuretic

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Beta-blocker and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

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Digoxin and loop diuretic

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Calcium channel blocker and ACE inhibitor

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): First-Line HFrEF Treatment

A 70-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF 30%). He has no contraindications. According to NICE NG106, which combination of medications should be initiated as first-line therapy?