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Theoretically, yes, but the good news is that you might need to live to 110 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073824/

Discussion: Does mild coronary artery disease always progress with time

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 24, 2024

Hello everyone. I dread taking meds but statins are a must. My lifetime of low fat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750238/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

So I hear what you’re saying, but my concern is that even diabetes that is being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751159/

Discussion: Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

Hi @pcspetpro. Glad @kanaazpereira invited me into this discussion again. I share your confusion about whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213338/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 25, 2019

@yoanne, your analysis and the information you have collected make it clear that you're a whiz...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111621/

Discussion: Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2016

All drugs carry some risks, and not all patients tolerate any given drug. Those on statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115232/

Discussion: Ecosprin and Statin for narrowing of carotid artery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Well, it probably depends on one's baseline. If you're eating fast food breakfast tacos, fast food...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113329/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

@paul63, Welcome to the board--in theory as I am sure you have read already, anything above...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879382/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

I did, and still do take COQ10. It did not help with all the pain. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169342/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

A calcium score gives a good indication of plaque burden in the coronary arteries. In my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213353/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2021

Same exact issue with me as well. Dr. wants my LDL below 70 so increased statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166480/

Discussion: diagnosed with a high calcium score of 1350

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

@christianzane I thought this article was very informative. Do you know if this is still considered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893926/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

I had statin issues (muscle pain) and researched side affects. I stopped taking Atavorstatin (sp), found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221316/

Discussion: Any experience with Nexletol or Nexlezet?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25 10:53am

Crestor is a good and safe medication. I’ve taken 20mg for 12 years with no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080974/

Discussion: Crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I work at a pharmacy part time and needed a low dose statin this year. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117654/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

I also had a silent heart attack and as a result got 4 stents. This was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005943/

Discussion: Older people who had stent surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

Hmmm ... your CAC was obviously high, but why would you start taking a statin when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893944/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

You are so fortunate. My internist also uses it without ill effect. My mother suffered nearly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687481/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Hello- I am new on here and I need some help. I have a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200671/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 15, 2019

I just had a CT coronary angiogram with calcium score and my score is 1608. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130063/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2018