Beta-blockers have long been a mainstay of therapy for patients following myocardial infarction (MI). Their benefits in reducing mortality, limiting infarct size, and preventing arrhythmias were established in the pre-reperfusion era, particularly for patients with anterior MI or reduced left ventricular function. However, the management of post-MI patients has evolved. The widespread use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), modern antiplatelet therapy, and high-intensity statins has improved outcomes, prompting a reassessment of whether all patients require long-term beta-blockers.
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