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DiscussionI have a very high calcium score. What next?
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> to a comment you posted on discussion "I have a very high calcium score.
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> I too have a high CAC score. I have lost 120 lbs put the plaque will...
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> One of the side effects (thought to be good) from taking a statin is that
> it will convert soft plaque into hard. It's the soft plaque breaking away
> that causes the most heart attacks and strokes, so yes, you should expect
> the CAC score to rise, but at a lower risk. Ask your doctor at your next
> appointment
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