A 70-year-old with stable angina and normal LVEF asks if beta-blockers improve mortality absent prior MI or HFrEF. Answer?...

Question

A 70-year-old with stable angina and normal LVEF asks if beta-blockers improve mortality absent prior MI or HFrEF. Answer?

Accepted Answer

No proven mortality benefit without prior MI/HFrEF; they improve symptoms

Answer

Yes, mortality benefit in all SIHD

Answer

Equivalent to ACEi for mortality

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Worse outcomes

Answer

Replace antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Stable Angina Beta-Blockers