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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

@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

@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, 2024

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

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

Was your father or brother on a statin? According to the CDC, those who take statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911298/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

@amberpep- My sister and I use to take Lipitor and we both had what appeared to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318947/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 10, 2020

The cardiology professionals consider a diet that is low in saturated fat and abundant in fruits...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130174/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

Hello @jeridenn and welcome to Connect. High cholesterol numbers are concerning because we know how they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039488/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

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

Interesting discussion. I had high triglycerides in my 40s (I'm 71 now). They put me on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196049/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

You are certainly blessed to be able to take Repatha without side effects. I don’t know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304532/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 5 days ago

Thanks for your comments. I posted the symptoms because my doctors to date have no cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094804/

Discussion: Leg weakness in mitral valve regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

I have blockages in veins around heart, no doubt caused by calcium and cholesterol. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883395/

Discussion: Anyone have input on living with symptoms from cardiomyopathy?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

The statin, as much as there is controversy over their utility, does calcify plaque, which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106157/

Discussion: High CAC Could it be from Covid and Treatment Drugs

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

@pammy6248 I can second @tsc experience - I took Bergamot from a well respected source, watched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268904/

Discussion: Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 28 5:46pm

I’m likely to stay on my small dose statin of 5 mg Crestor, due to Type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073859/

Discussion: Does mild coronary artery disease always progress with time

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 24, 2024

I am 65 years old and 7 years ago had a Calcium score of 50 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130079/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

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