A 75-year-old man presents with progressive exertional breathlessness and ankle swelling. He has a history of hypertension and a previous myocardial i...

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A 75-year-old man presents with progressive exertional breathlessness and ankle swelling. He has a history of hypertension and a previous myocardial infarction. On examination, his JVP is elevated, he has bibasal crackles, and pitting oedema. What investigation is essential to screen for suspected chronic heart failure according to NICE guidelines?

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Serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or NT-proBNP

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Chest X-ray (CXR)

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Echocardiogram

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Spirometry

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure Screening