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I have a very high calcium score. What next?

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Hello everyone. Just turned 65. Very active. Play competitive singles tennis 3 times a week. Had two guys at our club in mid 50’s drop dead. A third had the calcium ct scan. 606 score, failed nuclear stress test. Cath showed major blockages. He had a triple bypass.

So I went. Score of 724! Then had nuclear stress with negative results. No symptoms, no chest pain. Stress test was easy.

Cholesterol levels very good past 4 years. Doc put me on 10mg Crestor, 50mg Toprol XL and baby aspirin. BP usually 134/82 average so started me on the ToprolXL.

Haven’t been able to get to the other specifics of the tests because of the coronavirus they are not able to see other patients until mid April.

I’m thrown for a loop as all of this has happened so fast when I thought I was in great shape.

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I understand how you feel. I am in a similar situation after getting a 1014 score two years ago. Unless or until you become symptomatic it is unlikely that that other than your drug regimen and healthy lifestyle recommendations that there won't be any other medical intervention. The scary thing is that you never know if you are going to have a plaque rupture and end up like your two friends. However, most studies seem to show that negative outcomes are similar whether you stay the course or have stents or bypass. The best course is to just follow your doctor's lead and try to keep a positive outlook. Make sure you recognize the mental toll this can have and talk to your doctor if you think you may need anti anxiety or depression medications until you can cope with your situation.