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High calcium score: I'm in shock
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Oct 31, 2023 | Replies (161)Comment receiving replies
alaskat,
It is unusual, from what I've read and heard, for a cardiologist to recommend catheterization in the absence of symptoms or other information indicating blockages - while the gold standard, they are considered medically invasive.
I may have misread your history? You are asymptomatic and have not had a stress with echo?
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Thanks for responding. I believe at the end of day truth is my calcium score is at 1500 and there is definitely blockage. We all know a 400 score is maxed out but still manageable if you take statins, eat healthy and exercise. I would only approve catherization if the angiogram procedure shows arteries that need stents (angioplasty). I am not in a rush and will look for a second opinion. I somewhat dislike the lack of candor from my -young- cardio doctor who was vey eager to "move forward" with procedures. My PCP suggested the same and that I should not just leave it to the Gods to decide. Second opinion is a must for me and maybe an older cardiologist who can I actually have a short conversation about it. I might end up doing the angiogram but 1st things 1st: stress, nuc, and echo tests. Be well.