A 62-year-old with new HFrEF (LVEF 30%) is being discharged after decompensation. Blood pressure and renal function allow initiation of therapy. Which...

Question

A 62-year-old with new HFrEF (LVEF 30%) is being discharged after decompensation. Blood pressure and renal function allow initiation of therapy. Which regimen reflects foundational guideline-directed medical therapy?

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Sacubitril/valsartan, evidence-based beta-blocker, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, and an SGLT2 inhibitor.

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ACE inhibitor plus any beta-blocker only.

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Ivabradine and digoxin without beta-blocker.

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Hydralazine/isosorbide mononitrate alone.

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Loop diuretic and PRN nitrates only.

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure (HFrEF) GDMT

A 62-year-old with new HFrEF (LVEF 30%) is being discharged after decompensation. Blood pressure and renal function allow initiation of therapy. Which regimen reflects foundational guideline-directed medical therapy?