A 61-year-old patient post‑PCI for STEMI asks about beta‑blocker duration. He has preserved EF and no angina. Recommendation?...

Question

A 61-year-old patient post‑PCI for STEMI asks about beta‑blocker duration. He has preserved EF and no angina. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Short-term beta‑blocker and reassess; indefinite therapy not universally required with preserved EF

Answer

Indefinite beta‑blocker required in all patients

Answer

Consider beta‑blocker for 3 years only

Answer

Stop immediately at discharge

Answer

Use verapamil instead

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