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High CAC Score and Current Status
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Nov 19 4:06pm | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
My cardiologist was upset that I would waste the scan - clearly a post de facto issue, since it COULD have been very diagnostically useful.
He was also bothered that I talked my PCP into supporting the additional tests ... CTA, PAD, stress with echo, and Cardio IQ.
I may fire him and find someone less concerned about me doing more on my own behalf, versus being impressed by how right he is.
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HI There sports fans, Latest tests results are Calcium scan 1200, TRiG 114, Cholesterol 86, HDL 31, LDL 32, Alpha Lipoprotein A & B are both very low. What's abnormal is new onset of LBBB. This led to Cardiac Cath with mild diffuse calcification of the coronary arteries with 0 to 40% max internal compromise. No need for angioplasty OK for non cardiac major surgery ( which I underwent successfully). What was seen on cardio cath was non obstructive calcification. What does that mean? I am waiting for the answer.
Here is my opinion about an upset specialist " Hey this is 2023 boobie! Its not expected to be RIGHT 100% of the time. Drs are merely Drs, not fortune tellers, palm readers and certainly not Gods. What is expected is to listen and explain (if you can.) It's the era of interactive medical care and mutual decision making. " That's what I expect from my doctors and that's what I try to provide to my patients. Oh Yes I am one myself. I got my MD in 1973.