Question

A patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is on an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker but remains symptomatic. According to NICE, which medication would be most appropriate to add next?

Accepted Answer

An aldosterone antagonist (e.g. spironolactone)

Answer

A thiazide diuretic

Answer

An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

Answer

A loop diuretic

Answer

Digoxin

Practice question

A patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is on an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker but remains symptomatic. According to NICE, which medication would be most appropriate to add next?