← Return to Just found out my calcium score is 474. Next steps uncertain.

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@agb

You might want to ask about your cholesterol numbers. Not playing doctor here, but both your LDL and total C are higher than recommended, and since you’re having symptoms, I’m surprised you’ve not been put on some aggressive therapy.

I have a calcium score nearly twice yours with no symptoms, exercise and diet are by the book, and my LDL goal, from my cardiologist, was to get the number under 50. I am considered high risk due to family history, so a statin, Zetia, and Repatha got it all where it’s supposed to be.

Good luck in your journey

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Thank you for your comment. My cardiologist is concerned about my cholesterol and put me back on statins, (rosouvastatin) specifically. Goal for LDL is below 80. Spent 3 hours in the ER Friday after experiencing shortness of breath, but tested ok and released. I am not happy with the lack of urgency, but I can’t get a second opinion until mid December. In the meantime, I’m trying to stay active without overdoing it, just listening to my body, and if things worsen it’s back to the ER. Staying positive!