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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, 2024

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, 2024

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

We have been at the Cardiologist yesterday after arriving in Florida vor the winter, and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169515/

Discussion: Statins on prediabetic patients

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

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

I've been on a statin for 27 years (currently early 50s). For the first 15 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234607/

Discussion: What would you do in my situation? Should I be worried?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 11 3:01pm

You really need to discuss with your doctor so you can stay ahead of this the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268280/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27 8:49pm

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, 2024

Hello @mikeoskokie - I see you tried sharing a journal article. There is a short period...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237007/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 14 4:50pm

I have been on Repatha for more than 9 years and have been on it since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258441/

Discussion: Repatha, side effects and what comes next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 15 9:36am

That reminds me I need to get back on CoQ10. My cardiologist recommended it and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170258/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

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

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 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, 2024

I'm waiting for Praulent insurance authorization. May I ask your cost for Praulent? I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166946/

Discussion: diagnosed with a high calcium score of 1350

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Hi there- I realize this is an older post, but I was wondering if you experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891192/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 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

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

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

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