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I did all of those things in my military career, but unlike many in the military,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149458/

Discussion: High cholesterol: What have you done to lower your cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

The strong impression I’m getting is that the data we are both looking for doesn’t exist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730109/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

I am sorry about your calcium score. It must be unnerving. I am 68 and have...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 8 3:53pm

I think the combination of age, overall health (comorbidities, mobility, cognitive function), and the patient's desires...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065655/

Discussion: How much obstruction of coronaries until treatment is started?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2024

Hi @frankad. Welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm tending to a-fib, but haven't had treatment of any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111609/

Discussion: Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2016

Thank you for sharing your recovery experience. I really appreciate hearing how you have been coping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115108/

Discussion: Recovery from LAD stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Zetia, Bempedoic acid are the non statins that my cardiologist mentioned since I had a reaction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103366/

Discussion: Bergamot

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

My blood pressure has always been normal to low 120/70 . Height 175 cm ( 5ft...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

My suggestions as Heart Attack survivor and Indian who is Statin free for last 4 years.1.Exercise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200651/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 19, 2018

My blood test shows LDL at 75. The previous test six months ago showed 61. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140740/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

Yes, that is the correct link and it uses existing heart disease (positive Ca score) as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898531/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Good for you. It sounds as if you've got a solid handle on managing your atherosclerosis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618731/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2021

I honestly can feel your pain. I was put on statins about 15 years ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127231/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

My CAC is 595, Lipoprotein a is >600 nmol/L, total cholesterol 178, HDL 73, LDL 87,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954236/

Discussion: Anyone out there w very high CAC and high LP(a) ?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

@todd2t- I had a HA back in 2014 and needed a stent. Along with several other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90020/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2018

Yes, I'm 56 and our Family are all being tested as a few of us have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088668/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

Just a word on cholesterol. I was tested for and found to have lipoprotein a ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051825/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

HI Debbie @dbeshears1 I just had my endocrinologist tell me I needed to be on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867685/

Discussion: The Patient Portal—Help or Hindrance?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: May 27, 2023

A reply to all of you. Yes, if you can, avoid pill pushers! I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746269/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

You don't mention your age, family risk or other conditions you might have, these can all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191725/

Discussion: Medication vs. Stent treatment for coronary artery disease

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 16, 2024