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Here's an AI summary re efficacy of fish vs the synthetic - not discussed at length...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347886/

Discussion: High Triglycerides - How can the number come down

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 5 days ago

One thing that my doctor told me was if you drink coffee for one cup of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823305/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Cardinal rule: a second opinion, like time spent on research, is seldom wasted. If nothing else,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235200/

Discussion: What would you do in my situation? Should I be worried?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 12 10:55am

I initially asked wondering if there is a reason for the specific statin you are taking,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152865/

Discussion: Anyone else experiencing allergic reactions to heart medications?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

This is a lot of specific info and your plaque is exactly in the same arteries...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848647/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

My husband has a CAC score of 400 and we were alarmed, too! However the echocardiogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768384/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

Hi @marksr and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Because members of Connect are not medical professionals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604167/

Discussion: First Calcium Heart Scan - 50 Years Old and Frightened!

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2021

Hi @poppy55 I so, so dislike that your quality of life has dropped this much, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308949/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 20 7:19pm

Hi janell hope ur well and thanks for messages and ask me anything it may help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308799/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 20 3:20pm

Increasingly the latest findings are that PUFAs, especially the more rancid ones if consumed, lead to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091416/

Discussion: Crazy high calcium score of 3,000+

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

You can look up my old posts on these boards to see my previous comments but,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847833/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

This is what I think is missing from just about all of the medical/research materials I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729811/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2022

Hi @justkiddingkim6, your meds are a lot stronger than mine, and different as well, but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316741/

Discussion: Metoprolol and Flecainide for A-fib causing anxiety

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jul 21, 2020

Many years ago my doctor prescribed a couple of different statins and everything caused severe muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094364/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

There are some great responses here. I fought against taking statins from age 40 to 54...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130685/

Discussion: CAC score now what

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

My understanding is that the more dangerous LDL is the 'small' and the 'very small'. Perhaps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099949/

Discussion: Is a CAC a good place to start if lipid particles large?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

My original post got cut off some how. Here it is.... I have congential heart defect(...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130424/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

Those on this site have been through this. My thoughts (not a med pro). - Your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232868/

Discussion: First time on CHOLESTEROL medication

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 9 10:00am

When my cholesterol spiked to 296 in 2022, my doctor called in a statin without even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127358/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

I like many others here got my test results today 1218 CAC score with my Left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033626/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2024