High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Relatively good for most of my life. I rarely over indulge. Quit sugar drinks at 25. Never have liked desserts or candy. I was skinny most of my life until about 30. Got up to 201lbs at my heaviest, (I’m 5’10”. Been a health nut the last 3 years. Been in the gym 200 plus times each year for the last 3. Often times for up to 90 minutes at a time. That all being said it just doesn’t make sense. I know way unhealthier guys my age that are likely sitting on a score of zero.

(62 5' 10" 150lbs) I discovered I have a CAC Score of 979 about six months ago, I have been obsessed with figuring out the process of athrosclorosis and its causes. It's way more complicated than I could have ever imagined, and there are so many factors that contribute to calcium deposits in the heart. Some of these factors include poor diet, nutrient deficiency, inflammation, hypertension, stress, lack of sleep, heavy metal exposure, tooth decay/mouth bacteria, pollution and genetics. There are probably many others and no one completely understands the process of athrosclorosis. The process can advance 30% per year, so I am continuing my research, changing habits, and increasing my nutrician and exercise. I plan on taking another CAC Test in about 18 months. The High CAC Score Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/2390693934337849/

Thank you for the reply. I only found out two days ago, so the last two have been the most stressful part of my life. Luckily, I do see a therapist so I will find a way to mentally process this diagnosis. Thank you for sharing your group as well. I've sent a request to join.

Being a southern boy I have eaten a lot of fried foods and have a sweet tooth. Not sure how much a role foods plays but for nine months stopped eating sweets and fried foods. Been married to present wife for 25 years and she decided to have the test after my score and my score was 2500 and her score was 0. Go figure! Believe genetics play a role as both of my parents had some heart issues,but both lived into their nineties. Eating a lot more wild fish,avacadoes, fiber and vegetables. Big believer in exercise.

Many things play a role in heart disease, it looks very likely that bad oils and excessive sugar/carbs are on that list. You have made some good changes.

So I've been having palpitations quite frequently lately. Seems to occur more after a night of alcohol consumption and more frequently after may meals. My heart rate will increase to nearly 100 beats per minute for a couple hours before settling back down. There will be an extra beat or a skipped beat here and there. I had previously had an ablation in 2010 to correct AVNRT, but haven't visited a cardiologist since. Cardiologist ordered the Cardiac Calcium score. Well I haven't heard from the cardiologist yet, but I can review the results online. I'm 37 years old and the CAC score came back as 402. First thought I was hoping higher was better, but looking into it, that's an off the chart number for my age. I'm devastated.

@tim1028- Tim, I had been on 40 mg. of Atorvastatin for about a year and began experiencing numbness in my feet when I walked. Went to the Scottsdale Mayo for a 2nd opinion on sevral heart issues and when discussing statins my cardiologist suggested moving to Rosuvastatin because in his opinion worked best on LDL. My LDL was at 78 at the time and he wanted me to get below 70. After 6 months of 20 mg. of Rosuvastatin, all my levels got much better including my LDL dropped to 64. Since than that continued 20 mg dose has maintained those numbers and the numbness is gone best of all!

I have been on a moderately high dose statin, 40 mg of Atorvastatin and 81 mg aspirin for three months. I have none of the standard risk factors and have been physically active my whole life (I'm 70). Thankfully, I have experienced no side effects from the statin and hope to change to a high-dose 80 mg dose of Atorvastatin at my next medical appointment. The 2018 AHA/ACC cholesterol guidelines suggest lowering LDL cholesterol as much as possible
("In patients with clinical ASCVD, reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) with high-intensity statins or maximally tolerated statins to decrease ASCVD risk. Greater LDL-C reductions on statin therapy, leading to lower LDL-C levels, lower significant risk. Use a maximally tolerated statin to reduce LDL-C levels by ≥50%")

My genetic profile from 23andme shows a slightly increased risk for increased Lipoprotein A (SNP rs3798220 = normal; SNP 10455872 = likely elevated LpA.) I haven't had a test for Lp(A) because the horse is already out of the barn. Like others here, I have no exercise intolerance and am asymptomatic. My plan is to eat a more heart healthy diet (Mediterranean), continue to maintain physical activity levels, and address stress.

Always heard the opposite with LDL. My Doc said to get below 100 is standard but in my case with the high calcium score below 80.

I didn't get that info but I have a score of 4 in the widow maker(Left main) and 0 in the Circumflex, 266 in the right coronary and 436 in the left anterior descending. May I ask what treatment you are undergoing?