18th January 2024

A 56-year-old patient presents with severe breathlessness.

A 56-year-old patient presents with severe breathlessness. She reports feeling breathless for some time, but this has suddenly worsened. On examination, she has a raised JVP, peripheral oedema and a pulsatile liver edge. You note some microstomia as well as telangiectasia around her mouth. Her blood pressure is 150/70mmHg. Which of these is a mechanism of action for an appropriate drug treatment of her likely condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.