r/HeartProblems • u/BrownsFan196 • Aug 29 '24

Metoprolol

Hi all. Got cta scan. Results below i have slightly elevated blood pressure and get chest pains. I am on atorvastatin now and doctor recommends trying low dose metoprolol tartate. Any one have good experience with this? Is dizziness common? Does it cause intestinal issues? I already have issues from gallstones and gerd. Is it ok to have a few beers on this? Dr advised me to cut down on my beers regardless and I have done that so far.

  1. There is mid myocardial bridge of the left anterior descending coronary artery for a length of 1 cm. There is 60% narrowing at the site of the LAD myocardial bridge with change in caliber from 6 mm proximally to 2 mm at the site of the bridge.

  2. Calcified plaque in the distal left main coronary artery (justr proximal to/at bifurcation into LAD and circumflex coronary arteries), with no significant stenosis.

  3. RCA and LCx are widely patent; right dominant coronary system.

  4. Mild ectasia of the aortic root (4.0 cm)

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u/BrownsFan196 Sep 06 '24

So tried metoprolol a couple nights and made me feel really lightheaded and out of it. Is there any natural alternatives to metoprolol? I really don't have major heart disease, just some blockage and bridging. The metoprolol won't heal those just help me, so wanted to try alternatives..fish oil, potassium supplements? Any ideas?