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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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That study was released in 2019 I believe so it's fairly recent and most likely still the standard. The most important thing it states is "referral for stress testing and cardiology consultation should be delayed until evidence of unstable angina exists. No immediate or long-term benefit to such individuals from either stress testing or coronary angiography has been documented in the literature." I see a lot of folks here running to do these things after getting a CAC score and it's really not needed, according to that study anyways. Since you are over 400 however they do suggest getting your LDL below 70 along with the dietary and lifestyle changes for everyone else under 400.

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I don't agree with the reading. If your CAC is 400+ It is not necessary to have the stress and EKG tests but the risk of a stroke or heart attack exists. It will exist forever although you can stabilize your condintin by improving life style (diet, exercise + statins). I am asymptomatic but my score is close to 1600. Numbers don't lie. My liver produces too much cholesterol.
As far as the angiogram the imaging of the blockage in your arteries are facts as well. I didn't run to the angiogram believe me but with a score like the one I have I needed to know the exact blockage percentage on my LAD.