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Confused mother; would geriatric dr switch inderal (propranolol) or would she need to see a cardiologist?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Depends: Depends on what she is being followed for. If she has a history of cardiac disease or any cardiac related issues, seeing cardiologist might be helpful.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/22/2014

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