A 67-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI/BB/MRA/SGLT2 remains tachycardic in sinus rhythm (HR 84/min). No AF. Which medication may reduce HF hospital...

Question

A 67-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI/BB/MRA/SGLT2 remains tachycardic in sinus rhythm (HR 84/min). No AF. Which medication may reduce HF hospitalizations if resting HR ≥70/min despite beta-blocker?

Accepted Answer

Ivabradine

Answer

Verapamil

Answer

Diltiazem

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Amiodarone

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Digoxin first-line

us-abim MCQ (SBA): HFrEF Ivabradine Use

A 67-year-old with HFrEF (EF 25%) on ARNI/BB/MRA/SGLT2 remains tachycardic in sinus rhythm (HR 84/min). No AF. Which medication may reduce HF hospitalizations if resting HR ≥70/min despite beta-blocker?