Hi @desertrat64, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I’m glad you found this discussion, though I’m sorry it’s because of a CAC score that has understandably raised a lot of questions.

It sounds like your primary care clinician acted quickly by starting a statin and referring you to a cardiologist, especially with your family history of heart disease. The waiting period before that first cardiology appointment can be stressful, but you’ve already found a community of people who understand what that uncertainty feels like.

You mentioned your calcium score was 1020, with most of it in the LAD, despite never having high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or smoking. Many members here have shared that they were surprised by their CAC results too, and it’s a reminder that family history can play an important role.

While you’re waiting for your appointment, are there any specific questions or concerns at the top of your list? For example, are you wondering about exercise, diet, medications, or what additional testing the cardiologist might recommend?

I also wanted to tag a few members who have walked a similar path and may be willing to share their experiences: @pop77, who started this discussion after receiving a high CAC score, and @lcd and @mayoconnectuser1 who have commented earlier in this same discussion.