A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and prior MI (LVEF 58%) remains asymptomatic at 18 months. Regarding beta-blockers, current guidance sugge...

Question

A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and prior MI (LVEF 58%) remains asymptomatic at 18 months. Regarding beta-blockers, current guidance suggests:

Accepted Answer

Reassess need beyond 1 year; long-term use without another indication is not recommended to reduce MACE

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Continue indefinitely in all post-MI patients with preserved EF

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Stop immediately at 12 months in all cases

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Switch to non-dihydropyridine CCB for mortality benefit

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Use beta-blocker only if LDL-C >100 mg/dL

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Coronary Disease

A 59-year-old with chronic coronary disease and prior MI (LVEF 58%) remains asymptomatic at 18 months. Regarding beta-blockers, current guidance suggests: