Coronary Artery Calcium Screening

Posted by kamittee @kamittee, May 26, 2016

My results were that "severe calcium" was found. How does this happen and what can I do to lessen the calcium I already have. how can I prevent it from getting worse? I am a 70 yr. old female. My weight is 150lbs. I am a moderate exerciser (treadmill and stairs in the house. Thanks

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 26, 2016

Welcome to Connect @kamittee.
Good questions to ask the community. You'll see that several people were asking similar questions on this discussion thread too https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-are-the-best-methods-for-removing-plaque-from-the-artery-what/

I'm tagging @predictable @gonefishinmt @smiles @truhealth76 @HeartPatches @ram675 @thankful to see who might have some tips to offer regarding your question about preventing worsening calcium build up.

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