@normahorn my mild cad in the lad was discovered via a chest ct by chance 2 years ago. My regular cardiologist said it’s okay to take calcium supplement. I did go to a women’s heart specialist who is well known in my medical town for a consultation. She told me since studies aren’t conclusive, it’s best to get calcium from natural food sources which I’m doing now. Occasional supplementation is fine she said. Since the calcified plaque was discovered, I had numerous tests and labs done to evaluate the extend of my vascular ‘damage’. Both cardiologists would like to see my LDLc below 70 and HBA1c in normal range, among other annual/biannual tests. If I decide to use HRT, the women’s heart specialist wants to see my LDLc be controlled below 55 to minimized any further plaque built up. Anyhow, a consultation with a cardiologist will give you a better picture of cardiovascular health and modify current lifestyle accordingly.