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After my atrial valve replacement and subsequent a-fib starting, they put me on a statin to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212738/

Discussion: Premature atrial contractions: Anyone have any helpful info on this?

Posted: Dec 3, 2018

Here is what Mayo Clinic recently reported: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/bempedoic-acid-oral-route/description/drg-20484223 It seems like it is usually used as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099918/

Discussion: Bempedoic acid to lower LDL (non statin)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5 5:23pm

Any links on those studies which show correlation between statins and raised CAC? I had 770...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990784/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 3 10:31am

Hi @gator123 I see you are having issues with statin medication just like several other members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677380/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

I had the same experience. I developed terrible aches in my joints and they thought I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188803/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

I am not sure about the sugar levels BUT google atorvastatin and women. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171446/

Discussion: Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10 8:44pm

I have to agree if it is just a number they are trying to get down,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169350/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 7 8:09am

Not sure this all relates to this thread, but I am considering all options. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127220/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20 7:52am

I'm less anxious about my high CAC Score from about two years ago. I'm taking a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130299/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2020

I think you may have something else going wrong causing your leg pain and lethargy as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846068/

Discussion: Eliquis side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

In mid- to long-term follow-up, statin therapy increases the CAC score as documented by serial non-contrast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072016/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 21 6:49am

Wow! Did I need to hear that! I am an older RN, who recently attended a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862449/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 19, 2023

I take a small dose of Crestor. I think it’s tolerated, except I have recently had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081053/

Discussion: Crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5 5:55am

Oh, I do plan to stay on the Repatha.... and the Vascepa. And I'm taking Zetia,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011930/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 8 12:54pm

don't be discouraged. Calcium scores are becoming less and less relevant. I'm assuming you are on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817893/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

@pcspetpro I had a triple by pass in 1996 Im still on a statin my cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/226349/

Discussion: STATINS - The Good the Bad and the Ugly.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 19, 2018

I'm a bit confused ... at one point you immediately took the advice and direction of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038227/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 22 9:46am

Hi, Just found this discussion. I was diagnosed with CAE October 2022. I have it in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995595/

Discussion: Coronary Artery Ectasia (CAE): Want to hear from others

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 11 12:22pm

I believe it is critical to keep LDL low after a stent as the stent itself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003970/

Discussion: Medication after having a stent 13 months ago?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26 8:33am

hi- My brother passed away at 57 in july. He was very fit and cycled daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964383/

Discussion: CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

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