Cac 2017

My heart issue experience started just like this a little over 1 year ago and included an EchoCardiagram and Arteriorgram (through wrist). I have a mild case of AFIB. My CAC was reported at 2000 even and I have a 40% block in the joint where the LAD meets the D1 artery on left side of heart. I've been on BP med Ramipril and Statin-Atorastatin for 14 years because BP was diagnosed high by PCP and he also thought "anyone over 55 needed to be on a Statin" . Most Cardiologist thinks Statins ought to be in the public water system. Cardi said 40% was not a concern and nothing needed until 70% or more. Fast forward after sent home for annual in 1 year. My annual EKG showed I had developed a LBBB, left bundle branch block. My left side of heart is firing intermittently. Right side takes over when that happens. Back to round of tests: 30 day monitor, Nuclear Stress Test (no treadmill), MRI before and after getting the juice. In consult, Cardi says I had one 20 minute AFIB moment and insisted I take Eliquis (Blood Thinner) and Apixaban Systemic (Beta blocker) So I've started these this week. I go back in 3 months for followup. I know the test cycles are to keep with rules in place for medicare and insurance carrier, but it seems like once you get into this routine it doesn't change. Thankfully no heart attacks or even short of breath episodes. Frankly had a vein Doc not tell me of a PVC that I had on his table while vein work in left leg, I would not have gone to Cardi. He was a former Thoracic Surgeon. He said he wouldn't put me to sleep to do any further procedures until I saw a Cardiologist. 72, still working in real estate and enjoying life one day at a time.