CVS ADDITIONAL

Question 1

Loop diuretics reduce long-term mortality in HF patients

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

b. false

Whilst loop diuretics play an important role in managing fluid overload it should be remembered that no long-term reduction in mortality has been demonstrated for loop diuretics such as furosemide.

ACEi (ramipril) does

Question 2

first line treatment in patients with HF to reduce long term mortality

Answer 2

beta blocker and an ACE inhibitor as first-line treatment