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That is exactly my story, too... the arrogance of youth and of the serious exerciser. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167747/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 4 7:26am

Hi @johnbishop and @callalloo, I take plant sterols, currently betasitosterol, to manage my cholesterol. The doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713997/

Discussion: High Cholesterol: how do you control it?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 3, 2022

You might want to ask about your cholesterol numbers. Not playing doctor here, but both your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179432/

Discussion: Just found out my calcium score is 474. Next steps uncertain.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 3 hours ago

I didn’t think 201 was high either🤔 My annual bloodwork just came back with cholesterol at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117332/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 3 8:55pm

I have moderate heart disease because my calcium score is 399 Also I am a former...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175952/

Discussion: low dose ct scan

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 5 days ago

If your faint was caused by low blood pressure, or restricted flow of blood, the cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919800/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I'm curious @tim1028. Why do you so directly recommend that @lainie64 "take a statin?" Her calcium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235251/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2018

I have been on a statin (atorvastatin) for seven years. If anything has affected me in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129894/

Discussion: CAC score now what

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24 12:06pm

Good luck. Lower dose different statin did not help me. I can let you know about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127609/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20 3:07pm

@elio- I finally watched a you tube that I have been wanting to watch by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102549/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2016

There's a book by Dr. Natasha Campbell called put your heart where your mouth is. Covers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093518/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 24 5:47pm

I stopped taking a statin after reviewing the research on its effectiveness and side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808292/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

As far as I know getting a repeat CT Scan for calcium is not recommended due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955138/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Statins are not likely to prevent progression of heart disease according to Dr. Sinatra in The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636828/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

I appreciate your post. I’ve read it a several times. I’m 63. Had complimentary CAC score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866091/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 24, 2023

My cardiologist stated that the Eco and Stress test are option 1 to determine blood flow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843918/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

I read about cholesterol Particles A and Particles B. One is large “fluffy” particles, not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954061/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

You need to provide information, please. Age? Weight and body fat? Lipid and advanced lipid numbers?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817977/

Discussion: Fish oil

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

@tim1028- Tim, I've been on 3 so far and my issues were more of a neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290715/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

I am at this dilemma.. My cardiologist had prescribed a very low dosage of statin after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298591/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

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