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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An endomyocardial biopsy may be considered to evaluate for infiltrative or restrictive cardiomyopathies, which can cause HFpEF and may not be detected by other non-invasive tests.

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