High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

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?

I don't have any exercise intolerance either. I'm not a body builder(you look great by the way) but I lift light weights and use my elliptical trainer 2-3 days a week for 25-30 minutes with no problem. Also play golf twice a week and train racehorses in the morning(I don't get on them anymore but I do a lot of walking). Thanks for your reply

My total cholesterol is 185. LDL is 130. My cardiologist said the new rules on LDL are 190! I was surprised. Thanks for all the feedback. I didn't sleep well last night. I feel a little better now.

I had the basic non-contrast CAC done, with high scores in two coronary arteries (total score 1500) and close to zero in two others. Can they tell from this CT scan where in the arteries the plaque is located? Or if it is concentrated or spread out?

Do you have any idea why your CAC Score is so high? Do you have elevated LDL cholesterol or LP(a)?

At 2600+, I'd be thrilled with 706. I'm 72 with NO exercise intolerance and normal flow studies to date, short of angiography (which I won't have unless in an immediately life threatening state as I'm highly allergic [delayed systemic hypersensitivity reaction] to contrast). On one hand I feel like a walking time bomb. On the other, I'm pretty good at just getting on with my life as it is (I work, play lead guitar in a band, work out, etc). We're not gettin' out of here alive, so, as my cardiologist says, 'carpe diem'. jon

I just received my score of 706 and was told Im in the highest risk group. Score of 4 in the widow maker. 0 in the left circumflex, 436 in the anterior descending and 266 in the right coronary. Im 64, 5"10" 175Lbs. 34" waist, 42" chest. Less then 20% body fat. I get on my elliptical trainer 2-3 times a week for 25-30 minutes. I walk miles other days, play golf 2 times a week. I will admit my strength and energy level is not what it used to be but so are my friends my age. I felt my blood pressure rise when my Dr called to tell me. Trying to find comfort to get me to the next stage....

Hi McFee, Hope your doing well. Im 64 and just got my calcium score of 726. They say Im highest risk. What have you done since 2016?