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DiscussionExtremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??
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Tim,
Time to get into it, then, Usual flow is something like:
- CAC ... if high, then
- advanced lipid panel/Cardio IQ ... don't skip this
- stress test with echo
- CT Angiogram ... if abnormal then
- Heart cath to check for flow, and stent if necessary
Hello back Jeff!
New to this group and thread so taking a bit to follow.
Statins it seems are the first line of defense for any of the plaque issues. Your cardiac calcium score is over 2000? I have heard 1500 but not 2000. It is quite a disconcerting number.
I presume you are being followed by a cardiologist?
Those further tests (Echo, Stress) should offer more information into your situation.
It sounds frustrating and scary… I feel that way. Like I’m past my expiration date. But the cardiologists I have seen seem hopeful. I think we read the journals and stats and see the bad stats, where the docs see the real life people and positive outcomes.
I hope your further testing is more positive. Science is amazing and better/new treatments are always on the horizon! Have faith. Keep us updated. Sending a hug.
Jeff you mention a doc ordering tests so I presume you are being referred to a Cardiologist? That Cardiac Artery Calcium score is quite high even with your athleticism.