A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) NYHA II on lisinopril and metoprolol succinate, euvolemic, creatinine 1.0, K+ 4.6. Guideline-directed next step to...

Question

A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) NYHA II on lisinopril and metoprolol succinate, euvolemic, creatinine 1.0, K+ 4.6. Guideline-directed next step to reduce mortality?

Accepted Answer

Switch ACE inhibitor to sacubitril/valsartan and add an SGLT2 inhibitor and an MRA as tolerated

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Add digoxin

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Add ivabradine

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Stop beta-blocker and increase ACE inhibitor

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Add amlodipine for afterload reduction

us-abim MCQ (SBA): HFrEF

A 58-year-old with HFrEF (LVEF 30%) NYHA II on lisinopril and metoprolol succinate, euvolemic, creatinine 1.0, K+ 4.6. Guideline-directed next step to reduce mortality?