Drugs for Cardiac Failure
A 73-year-old man complained to his physician of increasing fatigue and shortness of breath that was often worse at night, forcing him to “sit bolt upright.” He also noticed that his feet were getting swollen. Past history was unremarkable. Vital signs were blood pressure 150/90, respirations 17/min. On examination, mild pitting edema was seen on the legs. An electrocardiogram disclosed a second-degree atrioventricular block. His physician diagnosed initial cardiac failure and prescribed an appropriate therapy. Which of the following drugs would be contraindicated for this patient?
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