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CAC Score - Should I be concerned?

Posted by goldenbailey @goldenbailey, Sep 25 11:07pm

About 10 days ago I had a CAC scan completed. I received the results the same day through "My Chart." The CAC Score is 1598 and also shows Triple Vessel Disease. I was expecting a call from my doctor (EP) with further information. I contacted the EP's office but still have had no reply. Should I be concerned with these results? Thanks.

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missey | @missey | Oct 9 2:22pm
In reply to @mayoconnectuser1 "You might check my name and posts on my CAC testing and actions taken. What are..." + (show)
@mayoconnectuser1

You might check my name and posts on my CAC testing and actions taken.

What are your lipid numbers, weight, age, blood pressure, physical condition, lifestyle, etc? Why could you not complete stress test - was it to be a stress test with echo?

1 Statins calcify cholesterol - this is normal and good.
2 Above a certain amount of calcification CT will be somewhat blinded due to calcium reflection - this is problematic.
3 Stress test with echo is appropriate.
4 Understanding your body's lipid profile is important ... an advanced lipids test is appropriate.
5 Statins may be appropriate
6 Exercise is very important
7 A nuclear stress test may be appropriate
8 Some note calcium can be in the walls of you arteries
9 Remodeling sometimes occurs where arteries change shape and size
10 If you have ANY discomfort you should been seen

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Thank you so very much for your post. It was so informative.

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