Question

An 68-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes presents with fatigue and dyspnoea on exertion. Examination reveals bilateral basal crackles and an S3 heart sound. You suspect chronic heart failure. Which first-line medication should be offered to reduce mortality?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Aldosterone antagonist

Answer

Calcium-channel blocker

Practice question

An 68-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes presents with fatigue and dyspnoea on exertion. Examination reveals bilateral basal crackles and an S3 heart sound. You suspect chronic heart failure. Which first-line medication should be offered to reduce mortality?