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A 65-yeаr-оld mаle with а histоry оf ischemic cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease presents to the emergency room with progressive dyspnea on exertion and weight gain for 8 days. Vitals signs are T 99.0, HR 110, BP 130/90, RR 24, SpO2 94% on room air. Physical examination reveals an S3 gallop, 2+ peripheral pitting edema, and marked jugular venous distention. Laboratory results show a serum creatinine of 1.2 mg/dL compared with the patient's normal baseline value of 1.1 mg/dL. Initial CXR is obtained (see image below). A serum troponin is drawn and found to be 0.04 ng/mL.     Which of the following medications has been found to decrease mortality in patients with this condition?

BONUS QUESTION:A 68-yeаr-оld mаle retired cement fаctоry wоrker with PMH significant for occupational asbestos exposure, presents complaining of progressive dyspnea on exertion and is noted to have clubbing on examination.  Which of the CXR images would suggest a diagnosis of asbestosis?