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I have a very high calcium score. What next?

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@steveny

Hi, I just stumbled across this post from you and am curious if you’ve learned anything more about your situation/gained any new perspective or insight since? I am in a very similar situation - age 42, just found out I have a 397 calcium score, non-smoker, not overweight, exercise and a blood panel that according to a cardiologist actually looks basically fine. He is shocked by my high calcium score.

Anyway, not sure if you will see this, but very curios if you have any updates and hope you are well.

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hey there, would love to chat. I'm basically in full freak out mode at moment. Just received score and it's 430. I am 46. Non-smoker, not overweight, exercise and total lipid profile as seen attached. He suggested a 5 mg statin to start out. Didn't think a nuclear stress test was needed but I demanded it, so going in 10 days but have to pay out of pocket over $3k for it. According to the charts I'm in the 99th percentile and have the arteries of a 90 year old. Something isn't right. I've completely overhauled my lifestyle in the last week and plan on continuing. Cut out alcohol, and eating like a rabbit basically with some protein. Have lost 8 lbs. In any event, would love to hear how you are doing and any information you could provide.