A 50-year-old patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is stable on an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker. He remains symptomat...

Question

A 50-year-old patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is stable on an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker. He remains symptomatic despite optimal doses. Which drug class should be considered next to reduce mortality?

Accepted Answer

C. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (e.g., spironolactone)

Answer

A. Loop diuretic

Answer

B. Ivabradine

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D. Digoxin

Answer

E. Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) in addition to ACE inhibitor

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) — UKMLA MCQ

A 50-year-old patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is stable on an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker. He remains symptomatic despite optimal doses. Which drug class should be considered next to reduce mortality?