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We are pretty much on the same page, I do High Impact Interval Training (not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686892/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 6, 2022

I started statins in 1986 when my doctor detected cholesterol level of 380. Tried every statin...

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

I was started on the lowest dose of entresto and then my cardiologist doubled the dose...

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Discussion: My Dr wants to switch me to a new medication - Entresto

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with high CAC ~ 2000. I am asymptomatic. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130331/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2021

My father and grandfather died of heart attacks. I am 76 years old. Due to high...

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Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

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?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

My score was 205. Male, 66, active, never overweight. It was probably hereditary. I'm on a...

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Discussion: Cardiac calcium score is 140 - Should I panic?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7 4:46am

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

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Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13 10:15am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117341/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035640/

Discussion: High Lipoprotein (a)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Sure. 205 total. 60 HDL. 112 LDL. Triglycerides always run very high in our family, so...

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Discussion: 48M w/High Calcium Score, Great Stress Test, and Family History

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16 11:46am

I have a score of 205 and am on statins. The score doesn't necessarily mean a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276830/

Discussion: Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8 5:57am

Same for me. I had no side effects on Repatha and it has dramatically reduced all...

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Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

I am going for my pre-op tomorrow, just a regular electrocardiogram and blood pressure. Angiogram is...

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Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Loma linda university is describing a new cutting edge technique. I was diagnosed diabetic pn I...

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

I have chemo induced neuropathy. In April my doctor told me my cholesterol was too high....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721781/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 28, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966376/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729643/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130229/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 17, 2019

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130168/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2019