Question

A 68-year-old man with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is on Ramipril and Furosemide. He remains symptomatic with exertional dyspnoea. According to NICE and UK practice, which drug class should be added next to improve prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker such as Bisoprolol

Answer

Long-acting nitrate

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Calcium-channel blocker such as Amlodipine

Answer

Ivabradine as first add-on

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is on Ramipril and Furosemide. He remains symptomatic with exertional dyspnoea. According to NICE and UK practice, which drug class should be added next to improve prognosis?