Outrageously high calcium score 7182

@missey i taeke K2MK7 once a day, along with calcium citrate, which is easily digested/absorbed.

The only thing that you should not do, is worry. It is what is. Mine is 1400 and I was brought in on a Friday at noon to discuss my windowmaker calcium and the approximate length of my life. Really? I was fine before this scan, which I asked for. Since July, I have done everything that I could do to be as healthy as I can. Today I turned 70, and I have a sixpack. One fourth of cardiac attacks the person just fall over. So how much should we worry and what good will it do? Brian
Ps: so far I this life , I have found things that I worry about, seldom happen.

Have you had bloodwork, and will you get it rechecked to see how atorvastatin is working?

Why are you considering getting a second opinion?

@heart2025 Thank you for your comments. “Worry” was a poor word choice on my part, “concerned” would be more accurate. I am not the worrying type, and I spend my normal day focused on whatever activity I am involved in. Worry is a stressor none of us need.

Have you had a specialist check your parathyroid glands?

The parathyroid glands are four small, pea-sized glands located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. They play a crucial role in maintaining calcium levels in the body.

Got it.

@missey Be very careful about supplements if you are on warfarin since taking Vit K can will lower your INR. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding supplements since warfarin has many drug and food interactions.

@tommy901 parathyroid gland and cardiac calcium score are not related.

@manofheart
Disorders of the parathyroid gland, particularly hyperparathyroidism (excessive parathyroid hormone or PTH), are associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular complications, including vascular and valvular calcification, which can be measured by a cardiac calcium score (CAC score).
Key connections include:

Calcium Homeostasis: The parathyroid glands are the primary regulators of calcium balance in the body. Disruptions in this function lead to abnormal calcium levels in the blood, which can, in turn, affect the cardiovascular system.
Increased Calcification Risk: Chronic elevated levels of PTH and calcium, as seen in primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, contribute to calcium deposition in the heart muscle, heart valves (mitral and aortic), and coronary arteries.
Higher CAC Scores: Studies have shown that patients with primary hyperparathyroidism often have significantly higher CAC scores compared to the general population, suggesting a greater burden of coronary atherosclerosis.
Cardiovascular Mortality: The calcific diseases and other heart issues (like hypertension, arrhythmias, and heart failure) linked to parathyroid disorders translate into increased cardiac morbidity and mortality.
Potential Reversal: Early treatment of parathyroid disorders, such as parathyroidectomy (surgical removal of the overactive gland), may prevent the progression of these calcifications and other cardiovascular problems.

While some smaller studies have shown conflicting results regarding the direct correlation between PTH levels and CAC scores in specific populations (e.g., patients with normal renal function or who are asymptomatic), the overall body of research indicates a strong association between abnormal parathyroid function and cardiac calcification.

Yes, parathyroids have everything to do with calcification of the arteries!