A 71-year-old with NSTEMI is on beta-blocker, statin, ACEi, and ticagrelor. He asks about chronic nitrates. Guideline stance?...

Question

A 71-year-old with NSTEMI is on beta-blocker, statin, ACEi, and ticagrelor. He asks about chronic nitrates. Guideline stance?

Accepted Answer

Nitrates for chronic therapy only for symptom relief

Answer

Nitrates reduce mortality long-term

Answer

Nitrates mandatory for all post-MI

Answer

Nitrates contraindicated post-MI

Answer

Use nitrates to replace beta-blockers

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic CAD Therapy