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So, given numbers are important to avoid misunderstanding, your stress tests (you don't say if they...

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

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Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@jlharsh If you are asking why statins: When you have high cholestrol (the LDL type), triglycrides...

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Discussion: Anyone else experiencing allergic reactions to heart medications?

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Posted: Oct 6 6:11am

I am wondering how long it takes the aches and pains as well as fatigue to...

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

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Posted: Sep 27 11:37am

Sorry to hear about what you’ve been experiencing. There are some studies now saying getting LDL...

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Discussion: High Lipoprotein (a)

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Posted: Mar 18 8:45am

I have been having horrible stomach pains for months, as well as neuropathy in feet and...

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Discussion: Must you change your diet if statins are doing the job?

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Posted: Aug 3 9:18pm

Greatly appreciate the perspective, especially given your first hand experience with Agatston. Reading all of the...

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

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Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Limogreg--The cardiologist visit will help to answer many of your questions about your status and recommended...

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

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Posted: Jun 17, 2019

I can relate to your anxiety. I'm in a similar situation with a CAC score of...

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

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Posted: Mar 2, 2019

Not on statins and hope to stay that way. Early this year, my PCP asked, as...

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Discussion: Complications with Statins

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Posted: Nov 17, 2023

I don't know if the Quest Cardiac IQ also looks at cholesterol molecule size. It was...

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

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Posted: Jul 24, 2022

John, how have you done with lowering cholesterol with lifestyle changes? I'm doing the same thing...

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Discussion: High Cholesterol: how do you control it?

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Posted: May 31, 2022

OK, some results here. I had a stress treadmill and perfusion study, and they were fine....

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2019

I am happy about your talking to body , monitoring and discussing with Doctor.This is what...

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Discussion: Complications with Statins

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Posted: May 10, 2018

I am NOT going to take statins because of a severe reaction I had. I would...

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

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Posted: Sep 20, 2023

@neilyounger Thanks for those links, it really is startling. I suppose it is positive that many...

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

The linked Mayo Clinic article on coronary artery calcium scoring is excellent. It refers to the...

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

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Posted: Dec 5, 2018

My Cardiologist switched me to Rosuvastatin 20 mg from Atorvastatin 10mg that I’d been on for...

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

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Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Thanks for your input, folks. Cardiologist ordered nuclear stress test, scheduled for this Monday, June 24,...

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Discussion: Crazy high calcium score

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Posted: Jun 20 6:19pm

Here is what to think about this test- The calcium test shows calcified plaque. This is...

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

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Posted: Feb 10, 2023

2mg/d of pitavastatin (Livalo). I'd do an angio in a 'heartbeat' but I have a very...

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2019

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