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My dr wants me to get a calcium score study, should I?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jul 22 8:38am | Replies (40)
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Thanks so much. I appreciate your feedback. My calcium score test has been scheduled. So glad that it saved your life. I don't want to have a heart attack in my 50s. You said you had no symptoms at all. That is very scary. Hope you are doing well:)

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Jul 10 7:03am

Your lipid numbers should be addressed - you sound very health otherwise! Good for you controlling your weight!

With those lipid numbers I’m surprised the doc didn’t look for an alternative to your current statin.

You might consider getting an advanced lipids test - Quest calls this Cardiac IQ. Provides information that might help explain the high lipids.

What is your triglyceride number?

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bitsygirl | @bitsygirl | Jul 10 10:05am

@countrymom0110 - I'm so glad you decided to get the test. I have been thinking that in my earlier response I didn't really consider the fact that as a result of testing I got after my high score, I learned there were no blockages more than 50%, which did not require intervention. Like @swilkins1974 mentioned, not everyone is so lucky.

Best wishes!

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