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How are you incorporating the newer RCT data suggesting no mortality benefit to indefinite beta-blocker therapy for patients who are several years out from an MI with preserved LVEF and no angina or arrhythmia?

As per the REDUCE-AMI trial. Are you routinely de-prescribing, selectively stopping based on symptoms or risk profile, or still continuing by default?
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Cardiology · Heart And Vascular Center Of Arizona
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I have been de-prescribing after counseling once the patient is a couple of years out. This reduces symptoms, pill burden, drug interactions, etc., so I see an active benefit even if the patient seems to be tolerating medication. Obviously, they would have no other indication for BB, mainly arrhythm...

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