My CAC was (is) 1600. I too freaked out because did not know the implications if any. Cardiologist interventionist suggested a stent on my LAD but while on the angiogram procedure table I wanted confirmation that I really needed one. His response was "if you were a relative I would tell you to do it". Still, he didn't give a blockage percentage. I decided rght there and then NOT to get a stent (getting it takes a while to adjust so I have heard). Later I learned from this "doctor" that I had 60-70% blockage. I am glad I didn't get a stent.
Having said that its been almost two years of that event. I am taking Rosuvastatin 20mg. (started w/10mg). and baby aspirin e/day. I see another cardiologist now but my blood tests are just a bit off. Statins cause calcium buildup as well. I have homocysteine (having a hard time processing folate acid). I might go into vitamin therapy to see how to increase the absorption of B12, B6, and folic acid. My white blood cell count is somewhat low but that might be genetic. Overall my heart functions with no glitches. I am asymptomatic (tennis, swimm, exercesie with no problem). I am 65. I take arginine (pre workout), creatin (post workout), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, collagen and Omega as supplement. I do not smoke and not a drinker.
Getting a stent might be something that now I consider in the -near- future. Not immedaitely. I have to eat more vegetables, limit my starches. I am not eating eggs or even red lean meats to keep my cholesterol low but because of my homocysteine issue might have to eat eggs and red meat.
I have an appointment today w/my cardiologist. Will see.....