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Why does a person have high cholesterol in the arteries if it never showed up in blood exams?

Dear Sylvia, I can’t give you a specific answer without more information. Elevated cholesterol is only one risk factor for...

Does taking Atenolol long term alter normal sinus node function?  Am I addicted to Atenolol?

No “addiction” likely but there can be a rebound effect of increased heart rate if stopped abruptly. Shouldn’t happen if...

Can benign arrhythmias be symptomatic?  Are thousands of PACs per day common?

It is of course impossible to reach any conclusion without a detailed history and physical exam. PAC’s in general are...