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High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?
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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Welcome @mcphee. Such a good question to ask the community. Several people have used your exact phrase "I feel like a walking time bomb which has caused me a lot of stress" when talking about heart complications. I'm tagging a few members who may be able to share some of their experiences with high calcium levels, heart complications and the stress this causes. Please meet @jrismyname @hopeful33250 @predictable @michellr. I'm sure others will jump in as well.
In the meantime you may be interested in watching this video Q&A with Dr. Brott on stroke prevention.
- Let’s talk stroke prevention with Thomas Brott, M.D. http://mayocl.in/1sS5xvN
MacPhee - what has your doctor suggested to help lower the calcium score?
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