Question

A 59-year-old with NSTEMI 2 years ago, LVEF 55%, no angina, and controlled BP asks whether he should continue metoprolol indefinitely. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Consider discontinuation in absence of other indications

Answer

Continue indefinitely in all post-MI patients

Answer

Increase dose for added mortality benefit

Answer

Switch to nonselective beta-blocker

Answer

Stop statin instead of beta-blocker

Practice question

A 59-year-old with NSTEMI 2 years ago, LVEF 55%, no angina, and controlled BP asks whether he should continue metoprolol indefinitely. Best advice?