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Introduction
ACE inhibitors
Recommended in all patients with HFrEF and
current or prior symptoms, unless
contraindicated.
ARBs
Recommended in patients with HFrEF with
current or prior symptoms who are unable to
take an ACE inhibitor.
β-blocker
Recommended in with HFrEF with current or
prior symptoms unless contraindicated
Add to existing ACE inhibitor therapy.
Should not be prescribed without diuretics in
patients with current or recent history of fluid
retention.
Ivabradine
For patients with symptomatic (NYHA class II and
III), stable, chronic HFrEF (LVEF of 35% or less) who
are receiving evidence-based therapies, including a
β-blocker at maximum tolerated dose, and who are in
sinus rhythm (SR) with an HR of 70 beats/minute or
greater at rest.
Pharmacotherapy of heart failure