Question

A 72-year-old taking metoprolol succinate for CAD is scheduled for hip arthroplasty. What is the perioperative beta‑blocker recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Continue beta‑blocker throughout the perioperative period

Answer

Stop beta‑blocker 48 hours before surgery

Answer

Increase dose to achieve HR <50 bpm

Answer

Hold the morning dose to avoid hypotension

Answer

Switch to a short‑acting beta‑blocker on the day of surgery

Practice question

A 72-year-old taking metoprolol succinate for CAD is scheduled for hip arthroplasty. What is the perioperative beta‑blocker recommendation?