Thank you so much for your insights. Based on a strong family history, I had a heart calcium scan done in May. Scored in the 1600’s. Received a call from a cardiologist (never seen one before) telling me to come in sooner rather than later. Saw him within 10 days and he’s using terms like widow maker, open heart surgery or stents. Did an EKG in the office same visit, scheduled me for an echocardiogram which took 4 weeks to get in. Then a heart catherization which took another 4 weeks. For those 2 months, I am terrified to do anything thinking I’m going to keel over at any time. Results of the heart cath showed 30% blockage.

I’m delighted with those results, but was surprised I never received any helpful info from the cardiologist. I had to do the research myself to see if this was a common thing. I looked on the Mayo Clinic website and found people who have experienced similar results. That has been very helpful. Thanks to all who shared similar experiences.