Question

A 59-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor remains iron deficient (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) with fatigue. What therapy improves functional status?

Accepted Answer

IV iron repletion

Answer

Oral iron

Answer

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

Answer

Transfusion

Answer

Stop SGLT2 inhibitor

Practice question

A 59-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, and SGLT2 inhibitor remains iron deficient (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) with fatigue. What therapy improves functional status?