A 67-year-old man presents with increasing shortness of breath on exertion and ankle swelling over the last 3 months. He has a history of hypertension...

Question

A 67-year-old man presents with increasing shortness of breath on exertion and ankle swelling over the last 3 months. He has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. On examination, he has a displaced apex beat and bilateral crackles. His current medications include ramipril, amlodipine, and metformin. What is the most appropriate next step in managing his suspected heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Perform an echocardiogram

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Start bisoprolol

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Start spironolactone

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Increase amlodipine

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Start furosemide

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure