High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Posted by mcphee @mcphee, Dec 14, 2016

I have a calcium score of 1,950 which is extremely high which means I am at a very high risk for a cardiac event,heart attack,stroke or sudden death.

I take a statin and baby aspirin. I have never been sick, have excellent cholesterol, low blood pressure and I am not overweight. I have no other health problems and I have never been sick. But I feel like a walking time bomb which has caused me a lot of stress. I am 70 yrs old.

I wonder how others with this condition feel emotionally?

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keithl56 | @keithl56 | Dec 14, 2022

In reply to @peggystephenson "“https://youtu.be/OtyMr1WpPaI”" + (show)

So one video of a guy (no idea who he is or his credentials) making unsubstantiated claims with no data (claims of reduced calcium score but no numbers?) is enough to sway you? I have a nice bridge........

mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Dec 13, 2022

In reply to @peggystephenson "I suggest you dig deeper with associated links. All I’m saying is there is more out..." + (show)

And, again, Peggy, please post links to studies and peer reviewed analysis. That you continue to support singular YouTube videos, without analysis and study, is disturbing.

Then telling us to dig deeper into the same lack of studies and analysis makes no sense.

And, finally, this is not about what we "believe" - it is about science and what is provable and true.

I am sorry to be so harsh, but believing incredible sellers in videos is not wise, nor reasonable.

peggystephenson | @peggystephenson | Dec 13, 2022

In reply to @mayoconnectuser1 "peggy, This is simply a video by one person claiming something that has not be proven..." + (show)

I suggest you dig deeper with associated links. All I’m saying is there is more out there than what our FDA and western medicine gets paid for. Whatever you believe is your answer

mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Dec 13, 2022

In reply to @rochelle369 "I think a high calcium score is a wake up call. Dr Dean Ornish and Dr..." + (show)

rochelle,

Please link the trials/studies etc to show this.

mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Dec 13, 2022

In reply to @peggystephenson "“https://youtu.be/OtyMr1WpPaI”" + (show)

peggy,

This is simply a video by one person claiming something that has not be proven to be true - no peer review, not study, no analysis of study findings.

Is this your proof of reversal of coronary calcium?

rochelle369 | @rochelle369 | Dec 13, 2022

I think a high calcium score is a wake up call. Dr Dean Ornish and Dr Caldwell Esselstyn were able to show you can reverse heart disease. program dr Ornish showed randomized controlled trials to reverse the progression of even severe coronary heart disease by lifestyle changes, without drugs or surgery.

peggystephenson | @peggystephenson | Dec 13, 2022

In reply to @mayoconnectuser1 "peggy, Please provide links or citations to actual studies on reversing coronary calcium." + (show)

“https://youtu.be/OtyMr1WpPaI”

mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Dec 12, 2022

In reply to @peggystephenson "I disagree. You can see changes and gauge whether actions taken are working. YouTube, for example..." + (show)

peggy,

Please provide links or citations to actual studies on reversing coronary calcium.

keithl56 | @keithl56 | Dec 12, 2022

I respect your opinion, but believe that these YouTube shamans are no better than the old snake oil salesman. Unless they have peer reviewed independent double blind trials with significant cohorts and no financial interest in their promotions I give them no credence. There are no proven methods to reduce CAC, and the fact that I have only a 15% increase in just less than 5 years without any of the sham cures doesn't cause me to chase after any rainbows.

peggystephenson | @peggystephenson | Dec 12, 2022

In reply to @keithl56 "I believe that the primary function of the CAC test is to diagnose CAD. Once diagnosed..." + (show)

I disagree. You can see changes and gauge whether actions taken are working.
YouTube, for example -Pat Theut and Ivor Cummins before you subscribe to the FDA. Just saying….