← Return to High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

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@mikeis68

I am 68 yr old male in excellent physical condition and all lipid numbers are good. I continue to get elevating calcium scores. Now at 1087, was 647 four years ago. I have passed a stress test and actually had a 17 METS score which I was told is very good. Now pondering on having an angiogram to see if there is actual blockage that I need to address. I feel good and continue my physical activities but admit the emotional part of that high score is on my mind always. Some Dr.'s dont really think the score is that relevant, just one indicator , but I do think it is a relatively important indicator if it keeps rising , as mine is. Thoughts??????

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Some data indicates CAC scores increase about 15% per year, and if one starts statins during this period, that will also increase calcium buildup.

Here's a good summary on tests - badic stresd, stress with echo, nuclear stress (MPI), to angiography.
https://www.ccjm.org/content/88/9/502