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shelby29 The information on Statin comes from my Mayo Cardiologist. He was referring to the dosage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076103/

Discussion: Which is the best statin for preventing further plaque growth?

Posted: May 28 6:33am

Ruthofanne: Pleeaaasssseeeeee stop taking Crestor (Rovustatin)! I was prescribed this strongest of the Statin drugs for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260439/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 21, 2020

The best things to do are take a statin, manage blood pressure and stress, exercise, eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235250/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 18, 2018

I have no interest in taking a statin because almost everyone I know who has taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887326/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I was told the side effects are dosage dependant. So the lower the dose, the less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749493/

Discussion: Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Hi @joem. Welcome to Connect. Thanks for joining our community. This is a great question and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/101857/

Discussion: Any evidence to support statins and aspirin are better taken at night?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 7, 2016

Hi, well i have to add i have been on statins for years and never really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298593/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

Martin--Because she has a moderate plaque burden, based on her Coronary Artery Calcium score, and her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235252/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2018

@caretakermom- Yes, I have continued seeing (now over Zoom) my cardiologist and he has been great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326446/

Discussion: Treatment for Coronary Total Occlusion(100% blockage)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

Recently received a 979 CAC Score, passed a stress test and was prescribed 40mg Atorvastatin. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130140/

Discussion: High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2018

Same exact issue with me as well. Dr. wants my LDL below 70 so increased statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166480/

Discussion: diagnosed with a high calcium score of 1350

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 2 5:37am

Thank you very much indeed for your detailed reply. That statin helps harden the existing block...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115616/

Discussion: Ecosprin and Statin for narrowing of carotid artery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1 12:54am

UPDATE: Just heard from doc. He's doubling my statin and adding beta blocker and referring me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088827/

Discussion: Crazy high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 17 9:01pm

A CAC score can tell about a person's current risk, but it doesn't pinpoint the person's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922120/

Discussion: How long did you have to wait to see a Cardiologist?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I have been on Repatha for 4 years. It helps. I am not seeing the tremendous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152233/

Discussion: Repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 5 8:24am

I did, and still do take COQ10. It did not help with all the pain. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169342/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 7 7:52am

Cardiologists… BTDT, been there done that. If you are otherwise a healthy individual with no symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927698/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

There is article recently written and the author has taken three calcium scans in 20 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814112/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Just taking statins and not changing diet (lifestyle) is like putting a bandaid on something or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115770/

Discussion: Must you change your diet if statins are doing the job?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1 8:46am

Hello, Dr. Rapp, I am also a medical doctor, and during a fellowship in 1986, we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260406/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 5, 2019

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