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Science is wonderful, eh. So unsettled in so many places. Lucky me no cholesterol problem. Umm, which might open me up to Alzeimers
according to some scientific studies. I think your approach via the heart is a good one. They have me on 60mg Diltiazem tablets,

Uses

Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

How to use diltiazem oral

Take this medication by mouth before meals and at bedtime as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times a day.

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3783-276/diltiazem-oral/diltiazem-tablet-oral/details

but only half a tablet twice a day. "...and lowers the heart rate." I think that's directed at the atrial fibrillation.