GDMT beta blockers and CCBs are effective antihyper- tensive and antianginal agents. CCBs include dihydro- pyridine and nondihydropyridine agents. CCBs can be Figure 5. Management of hypertension in patients with SIHD. Colors correspond to Class of Recommendation in Table 1. *GDMT beta blockers for BP control or relief of angina include carvedilol, metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate, nadolol, bisoprolol, propranolol, and timolol. Avoid beta blockers with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. The beta blocker atenolol should not be used because it is less effective than placebo in reducing cardiovascular events. If needed for BP control. ACE indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; BP, blood pressure; CCB, calcium channel blocker; GDMT, guideline-directed management and therapy; and SIHD, stable ischemic heart disease. used separately or together with beta blockers beginning 3 years after MI in patients with CAD who have both hypertension and angina. 9.2. Heart Failure Recommendation for Prevention of HF in Adults With Hypertension References that support the recommendation are summarized in Online Data Supplement 33. COR LOE Recommendation I SBP: B-R 1. 