I'm really concerned about the long-term effects of beta blockers for managing hypertension. I've heard they might raise blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Can you suggest which beta blocker is the safest and has the least side effects?

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I'm a bit worried about heart health and wanted to ask. What are some early signs I should watch out for that might suggest a heart attack? And how long do those symptoms usually last before it gets serious? Also, I've heard about angina and heart attacks, but I'm not quite sure how they're different. Could you explain that for me?

Angina is the heart pain, heart attack means there is ischaemia to the heart, jaw pain,shoulder pain and chest pain along with sweating and pailpitations are commonly seen in the patients.

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Could you help me understand what it means if my mom's TMT came back mildly positive? We're trying to figure out what this actually means for her and what the potential risks could be.

it means she has cardiac dysfunction, hence need to consult cardiologist.

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