Cardiology MCQ 70

Q. All of the following have shown mortality benefit in heart failure except?

A. Eplerenone
B. Enalapril
C. Digoxin
D. Metoprolol

Answer: C. Digoxin

Explanation:

Drugs which have shown mortality benefit in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) are-

1. Beta blockers

2. ACE inhibitors

3. Angiotensin receptor blockers

4. Aldosterone antagonist

Digoxin did not show any survival advantage in these patients.

None of drugs till date have shown mortality benefit in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

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