Question

A 75-year-old male with a large anterior STEMI treated with PCI is stable at 2 weeks. LVEF 40%. Regarding beta-blocker therapy, which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Reassess need beyond 1 year; benefit persists with LVEF <=50% or other indications

Answer

Continue long-term indefinitely regardless of EF or symptoms

Answer

Stop at 30 days in all

Answer

Switch to ivabradine after 1 month

Answer

Avoid beta-blockers if EF <=40%

Practice question

A 75-year-old male with a large anterior STEMI treated with PCI is stable at 2 weeks. LVEF 40%. Regarding beta-blocker therapy, which is correct?