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What are the odds that the score represents calcium on the outside of the artery. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686530/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 4, 2022

I have terrible side effects from statins, although my number went from 298 total to 196,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168554/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

High CAC ... so, follow-up should include: - Advanced lipids blood test - Stress test with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892076/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

Last year had cac score 295 . Put me in 95 % for my age. Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658590/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

I feel your apprehension. I’m 82 years old and always had normal serum cholesterol. Coronary thrombosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198158/

Discussion: Just found out my calcium score is 474. Next steps uncertain.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

I'm right there with your husband: family history, similar CAC score (843 here), diet, exercise, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086573/

Discussion: coronary plaque findings

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Yes, several. Reduce carbohydrate intake to less than 130 grams daily. If at all possible. Less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041255/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

@amberpep Thats interesting I used to take simvastatin year's ago and it might explain my memory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318949/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 10, 2020

I was taking 80 mg of atorvastatin for two years. I also took coq10. For several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221970/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26 8:48am

Posted by @stressedmesseddepressed, 1 second ago Sure – These two – 100 – 300 mg a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188800/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

A CAC score is just informing you about your arterial health. Soft plaque (which is usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913046/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

It only gets worse. I’ve been on 10mg of Lipitor after having issues with tolerating Crestor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750137/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Hi @almasexton, glad you joined us on Mayo Connect. I got involved in struggling with cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108818/

Discussion: Want to control my cholesterol and triglycerides with food

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2016

I am not sure about the sugar levels BUT google atorvastatin and women. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171446/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I have to agree if it is just a number they are trying to get down,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169350/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Your cardio's response regarding "go home to die" was appalling. He said that in order to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851248/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

I was in the same boat as you. In my 40s my Cholesterol always was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303217/

Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13 10:15am

Appreciate the encouragement. Been a week since I found out about this and already making big...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727253/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

@lolly906- I would not be afraid of statins. Clearly there is a lot out there that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200661/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 11, 2018

You have a little calcified plaque in your artery walls. Many people do, even if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296140/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 4 5:46am