Question

A 67-year-old admitted with heart failure decompensation is euvolemic at discharge. Which post-discharge measure reduces readmissions and mortality?

Accepted Answer

Optimize quadruple GDMT before/soon after discharge

Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor to avoid hypotension

Answer

Delay GDMT changes for months

Answer

Avoid SGLT2 inhibitors unless A1C >8%

Answer

No follow-up for 6 weeks

Practice question

A 67-year-old admitted with heart failure decompensation is euvolemic at discharge. Which post-discharge measure reduces readmissions and mortality?