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Experience with aortic aneurysm treatment at Duke University?
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@christinedwolf
Good evening.
I have taken statins until now . I have had a 0 calcium score. 2 yrs ago and cholesterol been ok. And recently dr tested my lipoprotein and it was high 198 heart dr called me and said it was hereditary and. Nothing I can do to change it. But decided to put me on statins. It puts me at high risk for heart attack and stroke. He knows I am worried about my aorta so he said I need to be on this med and need to walk and eat better. It definitely stresses me more now. But I am trying to eat better and move more.
Thank you for your advice!
Angie
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@angiecabinfever1 if your lipoprotien 198 is what they call LP (a) then the drug Repatha can help with the hereditary part. i believe the cardiologist would know this already. so maybe you are not talking about LP(a). otherwise, the drug is fantastic. good luck)