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I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jun 23 7:02pm | Replies (346)

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@alaskat

Hi, I have a 1525 CAC. Cardiologist number one didn't want to perform any stress test and said I should not waste my time and money and go for an angiogram to actually see the percentage blockage in my arteries. Sound too progressive for me. Cardiologist number two perform all tests and came back normal BUT he saw on the imaging a small dark spot. He suggested I have an angiogram so he send me back to cardiologist number one. I will have my angiogram Tuesday June 27th. It is the best way to know for sure if there is blockage or not. All other suggestions are from mortals like me who does not wish to have an angiogram, I have read "How to beat the heart attack gene" book. Interesting read. On a very good healthy diet, I exercise, and the whole bit. I had cardiologist number two swear to me that if the blockage is not high (70%) hew will let me go home. We will see. My suggestion for peace of mind get an angiogram or catheterization.

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In my experience, cardiologists - and doctors in general too, are more proactive with male cardiac health, especially here in Canada. We do not get to choose which tests to get - procedures depend on the government health plan - OHIP in Ontario.