Stage B Patients Should Have Beta Blockers Added to Their

question 8

Multiple Choice

Stage B patients should have beta blockers added to their heart failure treatment regimen when:

• A) They have an ejection fraction less than 40%
• B) They have had a recent MI
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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