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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

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

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

Thanks for the link to this study. I've been on a statin for more than 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269196/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 29 9:07am

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

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

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

I have a few thoughts/questions to your reply but I will reserve them till I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106723/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Your husband’s cardiologist is correct. Medium-to-high intensity statin therapy will shrink atheromas, and as those atheromas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083218/

Discussion: coronary plaque findings

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hello, thanks for the note. I understand there are risks involved but what happened to other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872677/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Thanks @bluesdoc. That sounds to me as though statins would be most helpful to young people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130106/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

Yes, I understand. I’m not disputing the research. It’s the research that informs the “guidance” from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039836/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

They should and if you get a product insert there is a chart of all side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295863/

Discussion: muscle weakness from blood thinners like Eliquis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 3 2:32pm

Wow. Thanks for your thoughtful reply. When the Repatha lowered it further, were you still on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040990/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

@dstuemky Hi I wanted to let you know I've been on Crestor and the Dr recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638026/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2021

Thanks for the info. I am not on a statin. I am taking Repatha, an injectable,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298587/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 9, 2020