Question

A 68-year-old with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is on an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker but remains symptomatic. According to NICE guidelines, which medication should be considered next for symptom relief and mortality benefit?

Accepted Answer

An aldosterone antagonist (e.g., spironolactone)

Answer

A thiazide diuretic

Answer

A loop diuretic

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

A nitrate

Practice question

A 68-year-old with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is on an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker but remains symptomatic. According to NICE guidelines, which medication should be considered next for symptom relief and mortality benefit?