What is the next step in managing a stabilized adult patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), ejection fraction (EF) of 35%, on carvedilol (beta-blocker) 3.25mg once daily, ramipril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) 1.25mg once daily, and Dytor Plus (torsemide, loop diuretic) once daily, with uncontrolled blood pressure following an exacerbation of heart failure?

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