Question 1

what are beta levels?

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That depends: That depends on a lot. In the world of obgyn, it usually refers to the hormone produced when a woman is pregnant. We follow it sometimes to help determine if a pregnancy is normal or not early in the pregnancy. Sometimes it is tested in rare cancers or abnormal molar pregnancies as well. Other hormones may be refer to as betas in other fields of medicine as well.

Question 2

what is thalessima beta?

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Beta thalassemia: is a genetic disorder that results in low production of beta hemoglobin. Red cells contain hemoglobin to carry oxygen to our tissues.  In adults hemoglobin is a complex of  alpha and beta hemoglobin. Beta thallassemia results in anemia, but the severity may vary in different patients depending on the whether one or both copies of the gene are mutated.

Question 3

what are symptoms of high beta levels?

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Beta what?: There are many different "beta" compounds. There's even a tropic fish named beta. Which one do you mean?

Question 4

what is a beta blocker?

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Heart: It's a blood pressure medication which works by slowing down the heart rate.

Question 5

is beta of 5500 in week 4 bad?

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Not Necessarily: Beta HCG should reach the 5000's in week six,  or after 21 days after conception.    Your dates may be incorrect.  Check with your ob.

Question 6

what is beta blocker medication ?

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Per Mayo Clinic:: Oral beta blockers include:  Acebutolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Metoprolol,  Nadolol, Nebivolol  &amp; 
Propranolol.  REF:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/beta-blockers/art-20044522

Question 7

how is nanodol as  a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is a nonselective beta blocker with a long half-life that taken one a day.

Question 8

hr is 104do i need a beta blocker?

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Why is it fast: Important to figure out why your heart rate is fast and what kind of rhythm it is. 

Beta blockers are indicated for specific rhythm disturbances.

Question 9

why do people take beta-blocker's?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Angina, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, chf, atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders, palpitations, public speaking anxiety, tremor and migraines all can see some benefit from beta blockers.  Cad, chf, af and BP are the most common reasons.

Question 10

does a beta blocker work in your system right away?

Accepted Answer

Beta blocker: Yes if given intravenous it will work right away, but if it is taken orally it will start working as soon as it is absorped in the blood stream.

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