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?...

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

Answer

Continue long-term indefinitely regardless of EF or symptoms

Answer

Stop at 30 days in all

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Switch to ivabradine after 1 month

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Avoid beta-blockers if EF

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Post-MI Beta-Blocker Duration