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  • 20/02/2025

I'm feeling some discomfort in a few spots on both sides of my chest. My HDL cholesterol is low, and I recently had a mildly positive TMT test. What do you think could be going on, and is there anything I should do?

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This needs evaluation,visit Cardiologist for the same

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 25/07/2025

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