I have high LP (a). I have calcification in my aorta and carotids blocked to about 65% on one side and 60% on the other. I had a rest done by accident which showed the my prothrombin was high and I am at risk for blot clots. I went to a hematologist fof that and they did no further testing. I think because I am in decent shape and thin, Dr's look at me and think I am fine. I have an appointment with a preventative cardiologist in September because my cardiologist told me he "doesn't do aortas". I said that it is attached to the heart and he said he knew. I have been trying to get in with a cardiologist for a couple of years now! I luve in an area with a lot of old people. I had some radiating pain in my back twice. The second time I went to the ER. J had had an ultrasound and stress tests. Some Dr's read that I had a dead spot in my heart and they put me in the hospital. 911 workers told me I didn’t look like someone gaving a heart attack. I will keep it short, but I won't go to the ER again unless I am out cold and someone calls 911. It was tortuous. There was so much confusion. A Dr finally released me and told me what Drs were looking at was intenuation, not a dead spot. He released me anc they called me back because someone contaminated a blood sample and they admitted me again to watch me. I was in the overflow basement with curtains between us. And I have a severe fragrance allergy. It was just hell. Sorry to go on and on!