[Beta-blockers after a myocardial infarction: when to discontinue safely?].

For decades beta-blockers have been used in the treatment of patients after a myocardial infarction (MI). Current guidelines on the use of beta-blockers after myocardial infarction are based on studies that date back to 3 decades ago. Since then advances in the treatment of myocardial infarction have been made, thanks to the implementation of percutaneous coronary intervention, statins and ACE-inhibitors.