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I have a very high calcium score. What next?
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I think that's true. In my specific case, I'm interested in treatment (removal) of plaque calcium. Ocassionally I read about progress in disolving plaque calcium, but then, the interest seems to wane. I have 100% blockage in one artery, and I'm told that there is nothing that can be done without creating a very risky situation. There is also some discussion of vitamin K being an agent for dissolution of Calcium, but there are some credible sources that imply that that borders on witchcraft.
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The only solution to a 100% blockage is a bypass. You probably have developed some corollary arteries to compensate for the blockage.
There have been studies done showing that tetra- and doxycyclines actually remove calcium from vessels. I believe trials were run for two months and dosages weee being determined last time I checked. I need to follow up. I had to have bypass because of calcium blockage in my LAD. I some build up in 2 other arteries. I want to try the antibiotic and see if it works for me. Can’t get anyone to listen.
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You can't remove calcified plaque. There is some evidence that getting LDL really low can cause a little regression, but apart from that, your calcified plaque is permanent.
Nothing is going to clear up a completely blocked artery. Blood isn't even flowing in there, so nothing you take could even get inside.
I have a portion of my right artery that is blocked. Surgeon said drilling into it would be like drilling into cement. If it were easy to fix, they'd do it!