A 58-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea, basal crackles, oedema. BNP high. Echo confirms HFrEF. Target for ACE inhibitor up-ti...

Question

A 58-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea, basal crackles, oedema. BNP high. Echo confirms HFrEF. Target for ACE inhibitor up-titration?

Accepted Answer

Maximum licensed or target dose used in trials, if tolerated

Answer

Any tolerated dose

Answer

Minimum effective dose only

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Half target dose due to age

Answer

Avoid up-titration beyond starting dose

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): HFrEF optimisation

A 58-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea, basal crackles, oedema. BNP high. Echo confirms HFrEF. Target for ACE inhibitor up-titration?