Question

A 59-year-old with symptomatic HFrEF (LVEF 30%) on ACE inhibitor, beta-blocker, and loop diuretic is euvolemic. Which addition confers proven mortality benefit and should be initiated now?

Accepted Answer

Start an SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., dapagliflozin)

Answer

Start verapamil

Answer

Start ivabradine immediately

Answer

Start nifedipine

Answer

Start digoxin

Practice question

A 59-year-old with symptomatic HFrEF (LVEF 30%) on ACE inhibitor, beta-blocker, and loop diuretic is euvolemic. Which addition confers proven mortality benefit and should be initiated now?