A 70-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and ankle oedema. Examination reveals bilateral basal crackles and a displaced apex be...

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A 70-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and ankle oedema. Examination reveals bilateral basal crackles and a displaced apex beat. ECG shows left bundle branch block. Which investigation is most important to confirm the diagnosis and guide management?

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Transthoracic echocardiogram

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Chest X-ray

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BNP level

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Coronary angiography

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Exercise stress test

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A 70-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and ankle oedema. Examination reveals bilateral basal crackles and a displaced apex beat. ECG shows left bundle branch block. Which investigation is most important to confirm the diagnosis and guide management?