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Calcium Scoring Test

Posted by lainie64 @lainie64, Dec 17, 2018

I just had an EKG come back abnormal.....and had a calcium scoring test. My score was 108. My doctor had me come into his office immediately to put me on low does metoprolol and said to take aspirin everyday. I don't have cardiology appointment till Wed. In the meantime I'm scared to death......is this a real high score and what will happen now? Anyone????

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jasper1072 | @jasper1072 | Jun 9, 2023
In reply to @jaxson123 "Just finished it up my test. I showed 0% blockages in all areas of the arteries,..." + (show)
@jaxson123

Just finished it up my test. I showed 0% blockages in all areas of the arteries, outside 1 area in the Cx, I had a 30% blockage identified.

Suffice to say, no stents were performed. Whooh, what a roller coaster ride. Thanks for all the well wishes.

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Fantastic Jaxson123

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jasper1072 | @jasper1072 | Jun 9, 2023
In reply to @jaxson123 "Although I was told no blockages accept in the Cx area, so no stints, or bypass..." + (show)
@jaxson123

Although I was told no blockages accept in the Cx area, so no stints, or bypass needed, does anybody know what the language "luminal irregularities" mean? I have not spoken yet to my cardiologist, but on my portal, I have received this?

LVEDP: 6 mmHg;LM: normal;LAD: luminal irregularities;RI: luminal
irregularities;CX: 30% mid;RCA: luminal irregularities. Dominant
Narrative
• LVEDP: 6 mmHg
• LM: normal
• LAD: luminal irregularities
• RI: luminal irregularities
• CX: 30% mid
• RCA: luminal irregularities. Dominant

They let me go telling me I was doing great as in narrowing of my arteries, again no blockages whatsoever accept for the Cx area. Just wondering what this "luminal irregularities" means? They did not mention that, I have asked my cardiologist but no response as of yet.

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@jaxson123

I "believe" it means you have build up, but no obvious stenosis...i.e. CAD. It is good news no blockages of severity! But...that means to now be proactive to ensure it does not progress. Big relief I am sure. Now crack one open and enjoy the weekend!

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Jun 10, 2023

Lumen is inside of a tube per some online reading. One person described luminal irregularity as a build-up of plaque or a stenosis of the the artery.

Sounds like good news, jaxson!

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hikerguy62 | @hikerguy62 | Jun 10, 2023
In reply to @jasper1072 "@hikerguy62 I think you have the wrong guy...Jaxson. Jasper here is all good!" + (show)
@jasper1072

@hikerguy62

I think you have the wrong guy...Jaxson. Jasper here is all good!

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Yep lol I corrected that above. Glad your ok 🙂

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hikerguy62 | @hikerguy62 | Jun 10, 2023

That is fantastic news Jaxson. I have no idea what luminal irregularities means. I tried doing some Google searches and came across that term several times, but nothing really explained what it is. Please let us know when you find out.

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