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CCTA after 1,000+ CAC score - warranted?
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jun 11 9:44am | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
Coming back to this issue again..
Has anyone with a very high CAC score tried a different non-invasive procedure to investigate if there is any blockage in the arteries attached to the heart? Something like an ultrasound or similar? I had the corotid arteries checked, and there was stenosis in both - but not too bad (L34%; R19%). Is there anything similar for checking the LAD and RCA? My regular doctor said I shouldn't do the CT-A with contrast dye as it can cause significant damage to the kidneys.
Also a bit worried that the higher Lipitor (went from 20 to 40 mg) might be affecting muscle mass but not sure, I worked hard to lose weight and it could be from the exercise (lost 25 pounds in 4 months and of course you lose it everywhere). Now my butt is so soft that it hurts to sit for a long time and leg muscles seem really soft and flabby.
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My nurse daughter encouraged me to get a CAC screening last year. It was a shocking 534. This was does without dye which I believe is most common. Last year I started a statin which resulted in a significant reduction in my lipid panel, especially triglycerides. Towards the end of 2024 I Noticed a slight discoloration in urine. At my annual checkup in January I asked for a urinalysis test to be performed and it was ignored. I even left a sample and it was tossed out. Around March I noticed increasing pain in both fore arms. It progressed to my shoulders. Two weeks ago, I asked for a urinalysis. I have a history of trace urine in the blood. There was no blood and I told them I thought it could be the statin. My doctor set up an urology appointment. I declined. I stopped taking the statin two weeks ago today. Pain in both arms is significantly diminished. I will probably give myself a month break and see how I feel, and then start back at a reduced rate. Maybe 20 mg twice a week. Hope this info helps.