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Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jun 26 7:34am | Replies (59)

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Be aware of high CAC scores and ensure follow up testing is done with cardiologist. 6 years ago, I had a CAC score of 1350 and cholesterol of 180. Stress test showed no issues, but went on Crestor, Repatha to lower cholesterol. I continued healthy life style with regards to eating and exercise. I am 5' 10 and 175 lbs. After a year of continued borderline high cholesterol, I went on Ezetimbe which lowered my hereditary high cholesterol immediately. Took another stress test with no issues. This week, my latest CAC was 2214 which led me to have a CT angiogram which shoes 70-90% blockage in the LAD section of the heart. My advice is that CAC score and stress test are not enough to know for sure what is really going on inside.

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what lifestyle changes did you have to make? thanks.