Outrageously high calcium score 7182

Welcome to Connect, @trptlips. I am sorry you found out such difficult information. It is normal that you would be worried. A high coronary calcium score of 7182 is something to take serious and you definitely will benefit to follow up with further testing. I hope you figure out a way to find peace through the process.

There are standard tests you cardiologist will no doubt want to pursue, each providing a different piece of a puzzle to be put together. I would like to tell you there will be a quick answer for you but it may not be that way.

I was quite surprised when my calcium score was high and I do know there is a genetic component. Like you, I take children’s aspirin, atorvastatin and ezetimibe. I also get Leqvio injections. I am learning how important it is to maintain a good diet and exercise consistently regardless of they affect numbers my doctors look at. I guess I want to encourage you to keep up the excellent lifestyle. Your body will function well and also process medications better.

I am tagging others who have mentioned extremely high calcium scores so they can tell you about their experiences and answer questions you may have: @alaskat, @bryang, @tim1028, @kswartz, and @heycal who created the discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/crazy-high-calcium-score/

You mentioned you are asymptomatic. What prompted you to get a cardiac calcium test done? Do you plan to work with a cardiologist to learn more about your unique risk factors, what is happening in your body?

I had a score of 1350. A short time later I had a triple bypass.
Talk to your cardiologist. He may want you to have a cardio catherization to see blockage in your arteries.

In July, during my annual wellness check, my primary physician encouraged me to get a cardiac calcium score. I don’t think she was expecting anything anywhere near the score I received.
I was immediately referred to a cardiologist. When I met with the cardiologist on August 7th and he prescribed 40mg atorvastatin and the low dose aspirin. He told me not to stop riding because “the wheels will come off pretty quickly if I did.” I asked about surgical interventions and he didn’t think the science supported that. My next appointment is November 12th. I will have a mountain of questions for him. Seriously considering getting a second opinion.

Can I ask how long you have been on a statin?

I'm 79 yr old male who also has a high calcium score of 6800.
I had an angiogram done and it showed minor blockage in LAD, not requiring any stents.
My Dr. does not seemed concerned with the high score.
I have a mechanical aortic valve requiring me to take warifin for the past 20 yrs.
I've read that warifin which blocks K-2, does not allowing the ostecalcin protein (binds calcium to bones) to function. This could be a possible cause for the high number.
Also read an article saying that taking50mg/day of K-2 MK-7 can reverse/reduce the calcium. Has anyone heard of that? My Dr. doesn't agree with article.

@dnward12 I have been on atorvastatin since August 8th. Ezetimibe started around 2020. I had a negative reaction to Crestor so my primary doc went with ezetimibe.

@trptlips Please get a second opinion, ASAP!

@robmtk I take that supplement on a daily basis!

One theory on coronary artery blockage is that high blood pressure causes damage in the artery walls that the animal fat, etc, we eat lodge at and become plaque. Over time the plaque calcifies.
When you have a calcium scoring test it shows this blockage. Once it's there the only thing done for it is a stint or bypass to prevent a heart attack. Most people get chest pains from lack of oxygen to the heart.

@missey
which supplement do you take?
how long have you been on it and is it working?
thanks
Rob