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Hi All, I found all these posts to be very informative and valuable. So thanks for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795333/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I have read that fasting has no effect on Lp(a). I know that it doesn't help...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Answers to questions: Unfortunately I have an unknown family history of heart disease because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264687/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2019

I’m 77. I have reached the age that if I died today no one would say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222577/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26 7:41pm

I just got my results the other day, my CAC score is not as high as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799475/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

My PCP prescribed Pioglitazone several years ago while at the same time referring me to an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677594/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

Mark--Thanks for sharing your concerns over your high CAC score. I, too, have a high CAC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130202/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2019

You are so kind. I was put on statins just because of a cholesterol spike to...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

I've had MRIs of my spine previously. My bone density is good and muscle tone as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114914/

Discussion: Recovery from LAD stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

You can read "The Spectrum" by Dean Ornish, M.D., "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Caldwell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90046/

Discussion: What are the best methods for removing plaque from the artery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

I am envious of your calcium score. Mine was about 550 in 2007 when I had...

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Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 11, 2018

@ramakambhatla, I'm sorry to say that your posting here is confusing in several respects, and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188795/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 10, 2018

Don’t panic. I found out I had a high CAC last year after shortness of breath....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174519/

Discussion: Just found out I have a calcium score of 1591

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

My background has been stated perviously on this forum if you would kindly look back through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906125/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I think this is a great question and had the same thoughts. However, I have learned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113920/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

I am in a similar situation, 60 yr. old female who recently quit smoking. I have...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

It is hard to figure all this out, isn’t it? I was on statins for years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723221/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

I'm glad I found this discussion as I was diagnosed with a 108 CAC score when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811636/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

The statins are like DOACs...Direct-acting Oral Anti-Coagulants. The DOACs don't prevent clotting, they merely retard the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099939/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Hi, I wasn't 'old' before this medical incident but now I feel it! Problem with calf,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877832/

Discussion: Anyone here have peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 13, 2023