Question

A 50-year-old man with a history of ST-elevation myocardial infarction 3 months ago is reviewed in cardiac rehabilitation. He has no contraindications to medications. Which combination of long-term medications best reflects guideline-directed secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin, beta blocker, ACE inhibitor, high-intensity statin

Answer

Aspirin and beta blocker only

Answer

Aspirin, clopidogrel and high-intensity statin only

Answer

Beta blocker, ACE inhibitor and statin but no antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Aspirin, ACE inhibitor and statin but no beta blocker

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with a history of ST-elevation myocardial infarction 3 months ago is reviewed in cardiac rehabilitation. He has no contraindications to medications. Which combination of long-term medications best reflects guideline-directed secondary prevention?