A 76-year-old with prior MI asks whether to continue beta-blocker long term; EF 58%, no angina, 3 years post-MI. Best guidance?...

Question

A 76-year-old with prior MI asks whether to continue beta-blocker long term; EF 58%, no angina, >3 years post-MI. Best guidance?

Accepted Answer

Consider discontinuation if no other indications after 1 year

Answer

Continue indefinitely for all patients post-MI

Answer

Increase dose to target resting HR

Answer

Switch to non-DHP CCB

Answer

Stop abruptly

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Beta-Blockers Post-MI