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Just found out my calcium score is 474. Next steps uncertain.
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Dec 27, 2024 | Replies (46)Comment receiving replies
Marta,
My understanding is that lower LDL will decrease cholesterol buildup, but other factors determine the calcification of cholesterol - ex: calcification of cholesterol on you arteries is increased by statins - this is a positive thing as it decreases the likelihood of chunks of cholesterol breaking off.
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What is odd is that when this happens, your calcium score can actually go up. It makes sense because plaque is being calcified, so now you have more calcium than before. It's a good thing. Nobody is going to get their score down to zero again.
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Thank you for added comment!