Hi @manisham You are processing a lot right now. I am so, so sorry you are dealing with this while you are recovering from your fall. Stitches in your forehead do not sound fun.

I have genetically pesky cholesterol that has really been challenging, though not the cardiac arrests and stents like you have. Elevated LP(a) runs in my family so I am familiar with it, though mine is normal. I am wondering how your drugs come into play with your atherosclerosis. I read your comments and just want to encourage you to keep doing what you are doing! It sounds like your lifestyle helps you be as healthy as you can. I do know it keeps you on top of being able to monitor any changes happening in your body, a first line of triage helping your doctors help you.

How is your recovery going from your fall, and when is your vascular surgery appointment? I guess I am wondering when you last made changes to the medications you take since they play a key part of what our arteries look like. Have you had a chance to discuss your narrowed abdominal aorta to your doctor that prescribes your treatment?