A 65-year-old on high-intensity statin after MI asks about continuing beta-blocker 2 years post-MI with normal EF and no angina. What does CCD guideli...

Question

A 65-year-old on high-intensity statin after MI asks about continuing beta-blocker 2 years post-MI with normal EF and no angina. What does CCD guideline suggest?

Accepted Answer

No routine long-term beta-blocker beyond 1 year without another indication

Answer

Continue indefinitely in all post-MI patients

Answer

Switch to nonselective beta-blocker for mortality benefit

Answer

Stop statin and continue beta-blocker

Answer

Add ivabradine for heart rate control

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Post-MI Medical Therapy

A 65-year-old on high-intensity statin after MI asks about continuing beta-blocker 2 years post-MI with normal EF and no angina. What does CCD guideline suggest?