What role do nitrates play in the convalescent phase of STEMI?
There is no role for the routine use of oral nitrates in the convalescent phase of STEMI. Nitrates may be useful to treat patients with STEMI and hypertension or HF, but should not be given to patients with hypotension, marked bradycardia or tachycardia, RV infarction, or 5'phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within the preceding 24 hours.