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After a STEMI in Feb 2023, I was prescribed Aspirin, Rosuvastatin, Metoprolol, Clopidogrel (for 12 months),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104645/

Discussion: Arrhythmia after heart stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Hi, I started Crestor about 3 months ago and was very hesitant as well. So my...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

I am on valsartan. And the doctor has encouraged me to continue walking at least five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/240373/

Discussion: Confused about Stiff Heart, Diastolic Heart Failure, or HFpEF?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

According to my cardiologist, Repatha is indicated when 1 - LDL is above 80 AND 2...

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Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 5 11:22pm

I'm 54 and recently got a calcium score of 1525, which scared me (my dad died...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

Thanks for the reply, my Dad did have a statin since his early 60’s but still...

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Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Hi, I have 329.1 high lipoproteinA. I was on 10mg statin and had a RCA stemi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063143/

Discussion: Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 6, 2024

Cleveland suggested I start with high dose, high potency statin therapy. If that fails, then go...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Well, the subject of statins is in real flux these days. Some cardiologists are dead set...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129626/

Discussion: CAC score now what

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

My husband and I had the muscle pain, etc. from statin use. My husband's doctor tried...

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Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2019

There are multiple injectables which a not statins, but serve to lower cholesterol. Repatha is one...

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Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

Hello group, I got a CAC score of 282 about a month ago. I was immediately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873886/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

This is from the Mayo Clinic website. Caution Red yeast rice is capable of lowering blood...

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 16, 2023

My score is 2,854. Tons of tests, yadda yadda yadda, and 2 cardiologists said 5 years...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Well, I was just relating what a top Cardiologist told me, that's all, and it works...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2018

I know I can't treat myself solely and I am taking the Plavix. My cardiologist has...

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Discussion: Recovery from LAD stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Sure - These two - 100 - 300 mg a day - My great Cardiologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188799/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

Very helpful. I have 3600 cac but very good stress test result. My internist agreed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905089/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Just a word of caution regarding LCHF (Keto) diet. I followed a strict LCHF grain-free diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719517/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Diet and exercise has never been an issue for me. While I do not necessarily follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303076/

Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13 7:28am