A68-Year-Old Male with a History of Heart Failure with Preserved

question 4

Multiple Choice

A68-year-old male with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) for 5 years is having continued symptoms despite optimal medication management providing hypertension (HTN) and rhythm control as well as volume management. Which diagnostic tool would be the most appropriate next step?

• A) Electrocardiogram
• B) Chest x-ray
• C) Computerized tomography scan
• D) Endomyocardial biopsy

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