Assignment task:
A 56-year-old man presents for an annual wellness exam. He has no complaints at the moment of presentation. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus a year ago and takes metformin. Past history is significant for postinfectious myocarditis 15 years ago with no apparent residual heart failure. His blood pressure has been slightly elevated on his last 2 visits. Today, his BMI is 31 kg/m2, blood pressure is 140/85 mm Hg, and heart rate is 84/min. Physical examination is remarkable only for obesity, and cardiac exam is normal. His ECG is significant for increased R amplitude in leads I, II, and V3-6 and an incomplete left bundle branch block. What medication is recommended for this patient? A 56-year-old man presents for an annual wellness exam. He has no complaints at the moment of presentation. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus a year ago and takes metformin. Past history is significant for postinfectious myocarditis 15 years ago with no apparent residual heart failure. His blood pressure has been slightly elevated on his last 2 visits. Today, his BMI is 31 kg/m2, blood pressure is 140/85 mm Hg, and heart rate is 84/min. Physical examination is remarkable only for