Question

A 78-year-old man with worsening dyspnoea from heart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF). Which chronic therapy combination is core disease-modifying treatment?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (or ARB) + beta-blocker, add MRA if persistent symptoms

Answer

Loop diuretic + nitrate

Answer

Diltiazem + nitrate

Answer

Digoxin + loop diuretic only

Answer

Ivabradine alone

Practice question

A 78-year-old man with worsening dyspnoea from heart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF). Which chronic therapy combination is core disease-modifying treatment?