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DiscussionCAC Score - Should I be concerned?
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I've been on statins (now on Crestor) since they came out over 30 years ago, and also take Zetia and baby aspirin. I have no symptoms and have had no procedures other than stress tests and echocardiograms (with negative results). My LDL is down in the 50's despite not adhering to any of the cardio diets that are promoted.
Focus on your overall health rather than worrying about the CAC score and take care of yourself mentally and physically. I know that when I had my CAC tested my doctor called me within hours and made me feel like I was going to drop dead at any time! I had to take antidepressants and antianxiety drugs (as well as cognitive therapy) until I was able to process the information (and change cardiologists!).
I would caution you to be aware that the same mechanism that causes the CAC in your coronary arteries can similarly effect your carotids (mine are 50% blocked) and small vessels in your brain (chronic microvascular ischemia or white matter disease). To be forewarned is to be forearmed!
So, don't panic and be proactive and you'll be fine,
Keith