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High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Posted by mcphee @mcphee, Dec 14, 2016

I have a calcium score of 1,950 which is extremely high which means I am at a very high risk for a cardiac event,heart attack,stroke or sudden death.

I take a statin and baby aspirin. I have never been sick, have excellent cholesterol, low blood pressure and I am not overweight. I have no other health problems and I have never been sick. But I feel like a walking time bomb which has caused me a lot of stress. I am 70 yrs old.

I wonder how others with this condition feel emotionally?

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cmac11cmac0411 | @cmac11cmac0411 | Jan 7 2:07pm
In reply to @charpeters1 "LuckyG that’s what I needed to hear. I just got my calcium score yesterday and it’s..." + (show)
@charpeters1

LuckyG that’s what I needed to hear. I just got my calcium score yesterday and it’s 1130. I spent all night wondering when I’ll die. My cholesterol is a little high but I have my blood pressure under control. I feel fine and haven’t been sick in the last 3 years. I’m having a stress test in 2 weeks. I wish they had never told me about my calcium score. It’s better not to worry your self into a heart attack.

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How are you doing? Still well I hope
Im so worried my husband is 62 and just had the same scan done. His coronary calcium score is 1100. I'm so scared. His cholesterol is good, takes no medication, works out like crazy.

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cmac11cmac0411 | @cmac11cmac0411 | Jan 7 8:25pm

How are you doing Mcphee?

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Jan 7 9:09pm
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@cmac11cmac0411

How are you doing? Still well I hope
Im so worried my husband is 62 and just had the same scan done. His coronary calcium score is 1100. I'm so scared. His cholesterol is good, takes no medication, works out like crazy.

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Can you provide hisblood chemistry metrics? Many folks say their cholesterol is "good," but without numbers it is hard to assess. Also, how about blood pressure?

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cmac11cmac0411 | @cmac11cmac0411 | Jan 7 9:12pm
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@mayoconnectuser1

Can you provide hisblood chemistry metrics? Many folks say their cholesterol is "good," but without numbers it is hard to assess. Also, how about blood pressure?

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Total cholesterol 157. HDL 57. LDL 84. Triglycerides 71. His blood pressure is normal but I will check for his latest one. 134/86 a little high

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Jan 7 10:14pm
In reply to @cmac11cmac0411 "Total cholesterol 157. HDL 57. LDL 84. Triglycerides 71. His blood pressure is normal but I..." + (show)
@cmac11cmac0411

Total cholesterol 157. HDL 57. LDL 84. Triglycerides 71. His blood pressure is normal but I will check for his latest one. 134/86 a little high

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If 134/86 range consistent, it is likely high ... and, given his age, and CAC score, he fits the profile for statins.

In general, many shoot for 100 total cholesterol, and LDL and triglycerides around 50.

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mriddle2 | @mriddle2 | 2 days ago

At 59 my cac was over 1300. I passed the stress test with no pain or blockages. I have been active my entire life. Now I find myself fatigued by lunch every day. I do have stenosis in my spi e,, caused by a host of degenerative changes. Who cares right?? Just something else to worry about.

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | 1 day ago
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@mriddle2

At 59 my cac was over 1300. I passed the stress test with no pain or blockages. I have been active my entire life. Now I find myself fatigued by lunch every day. I do have stenosis in my spi e,, caused by a host of degenerative changes. Who cares right?? Just something else to worry about.

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Your doc might consider your fatigue rationale for angiogram, and even cath.

What are your lipid numbers?

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missey | @missey | 7 hours ago
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@mriddle2

At 59 my cac was over 1300. I passed the stress test with no pain or blockages. I have been active my entire life. Now I find myself fatigued by lunch every day. I do have stenosis in my spi e,, caused by a host of degenerative changes. Who cares right?? Just something else to worry about.

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My blood pressure was 130 and I should have been on blood pressure medicine! Buy a cuff And note the results over a few days time and send it to your doctor. High blood pressure is a serious problem!

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missey | @missey | 7 hours ago
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@mriddle2

At 59 my cac was over 1300. I passed the stress test with no pain or blockages. I have been active my entire life. Now I find myself fatigued by lunch every day. I do have stenosis in my spi e,, caused by a host of degenerative changes. Who cares right?? Just something else to worry about.

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Yes, I couldn’t figure out why I needed to take naps in the afternoon and I am now on Repatha And blood pressure medicine! No blockages, but atherosclerosis , 306 calcium, and I am feeling so much better.

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