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I'm not a doctor, but with total cholesterol over 200 and LDL at 141, my understanding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060736/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 2, 2024

I'm 62 and my father died at 55 (as well as grandfather, aunt, and uncle all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213303/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2018

@tropicgal711 The catherizations are very common these days and highly successful. You will be in good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075469/

Discussion: I’m having a Catharization and possibly a stent? Will I be okay?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27, 2024

My Calcium Score was 2000 and if had me in mild anxiety for a few days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907076/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Hi @jceop, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @mayoconnectuser1 and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854756/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 5, 2023

hey there, would love to chat. I'm basically in full freak out mode at moment. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807287/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I will be sharing my experiences and how I Reduced Statins systematically.Needless to say , life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199007/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2018

How long have you been feeling like this now that you are not taking anything? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254453/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 10 5:23am

I was surprised that Nexletol worked for me. Every statin gave me trouble…it was a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127356/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

@debwellmadebeh, here is information about red rice yeast from Mayo Clinic: - Red yeast rice https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-red-yeast-rice/art-20363074...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955903/

Discussion: Worrying about my heart: tests normal, but I'm anxious

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Way back in 2014 when my PCP was concerned about an elevated Cholesterol he prescribed Lipitor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734624/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

jkluv7, thanks so much for reply. Exactly what you said in your post is where I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695815/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

my cardiologist doubled my statins also from 20 to 40 but my stomach couldn't tolerate it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936159/

Discussion: CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

My heart issue experience started just like this a little over 1 year ago and included...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214931/

Discussion: Cac 2017

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 17 11:42am

Statins are very effective for lowering cholesterol, but you’re right and some people do experience side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080976/

Discussion: Crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I took Simvastatin 20mg for 14 years until last November when my doc switched me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163100/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

ask for the high sensitivity (sometimes called cardiac) CRP test. It's more sensitive at lower numbers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204996/

Discussion: 58 year old healthy, active female with high coronary artery calcium

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6 7:23am

My Cardiologists suggested that the increase in statin may also have increased the density of calcium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792227/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Wonderful recommendations. This is on my lifestyle but I am trying to move that direction. Habits...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200652/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 20, 2018

I haven't looked to see what Zeria is, but the statin is buying you time. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235260/

Discussion: CCTA after 1,000+ CAC score - warranted?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 12 11:50am