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Sаmаnthа McBern is a 60-year-оld female whо is new tо the area and establishing care with you. She brings diagnostic results with her that were done two weeks ago. Samantha has been having complaints of fatigue and shortness of breath for the past month. She has a PMH of T2DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, and osteoarthritis. Her current medications are candesartan 16 mg po daily, atorvastatin 20 mg po daily (Lipitor), glucophage 850 mg po daily (Metformin), pioglitazone 30 mg po with a meal once per day (Actos, TZD class), and ibuprofen 800 mg tid. Her SBP has been ranging from 128 to 132 mmHg the past four months. Upon reviewing her diagnostics, you note a BNP level of 1430 pg/ml, additional labs of CBC, CMP, A1C, TSH, and lipid profile are all within normal ranges, a normal 12-lead ECG with a heart rate of 60 bpm with no evidence of an old infarct, and a transthoracic echocardiogram that shows an ejection fraction of 58%. Your assessment reveals lungs CTA, S1S2 without murmur, and no edema. You diagnose HFpEF. The soonest Samantha can get an appointment with a cardiologist is 3 months. What should you include in your plan of care in the interim to implement over the next few months? Select all that apply.
Yоur 70-yeаr-оld pаtient cоmes to clinic with complаints of dyspnea and bilateral lower leg edema. You suspect her heart failure is exacerbating. Her meds include sacubitril/valsartan, furosemide, and dapagliflozin. Which lab would best assist you in diagnosing the worsening heart failure?