A 64-year-old with HFrEF on sacubitril/valsartan, carvedilol, spironolactone, and empagliflozin remains NYHA III. BP 102/64, HR 72, K 4.6. Which thera...

Question

A 64-year-old with HFrEF on sacubitril/valsartan, carvedilol, spironolactone, and empagliflozin remains NYHA III. BP 102/64, HR 72, K 4.6. Which therapy may reduce mortality further?

Accepted Answer

Add hydralazine plus isosorbide dinitrate (if Black or ACEi/ARB-intolerant)

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Increase loop diuretic to maximum

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Add digoxin first

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Discontinue β-blocker to raise BP

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Start non-evidence-based supplement

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure-Add-on Therapy

A 64-year-old with HFrEF on sacubitril/valsartan, carvedilol, spironolactone, and empagliflozin remains NYHA III. BP 102/64, HR 72, K 4.6. Which therapy may reduce mortality further?