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An update: I saw the second cardiologist today. He was surprised my score was so high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726561/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

I know next to nothing about hypercholesterolemia, but it's discussed in a couple books that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102543/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2016

I would like to comment on how I feel emotionally, since that was the original intent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851170/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

@bigbern- I have always watched what I have eaten and did a hr. of cardio and...

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2018

Hello everyone, first time poster here with a similar tale. First I want to take a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130262/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 30, 2019

I totally agree. I’m a 54 F. Looking back, I wish I would’ve been more educated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054382/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

to MAYOCONNECTUSER1 I'm a retired health teacher and have studied nutrition since 1978. As for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150133/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

I have had Coronary Artery Spams multiple Arteries since I was 41. I also have Coronary...

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Discussion: PRINZMETAL ANGINA/VARIANT ANGINA

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 16, 2017

@mark430 I was told by my doctor that chelation can remove plaque from arteries, and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130200/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2019

@jeannepasquinucci No sorry I haven't been on that one. My main issues were Heart rhythm in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336867/

Discussion: Cardiac Amyloidosis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 10, 2021

I think this is my first posting in this group. I'm a 76 year old woman,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334029/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 7, 2021

Your assertion provides no evidence. I have been involved with doctors and cardiology for at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274719/

Discussion: Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 5 9:41am

I'm being prescribed Rosuvastatin (generic CRESTOR). because, even though my cholesterol is now and has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067456/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2024

Well, I just heard from the same cardiologist and I can say his manner hasn't changed.......

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733248/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Hi, In terms of an update, I have now had a consultation with Dr. Matthew Budoff...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748698/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Thanks for pointing me to that article. I had not seen that. I do know how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297113/

Discussion: Any experience with Nexletol or Nexlezet?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 5 8:10am

Totally recommend “outlives” by Peter Attia! I just finished reading it a month ago and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298919/

Discussion: Just found out Lpa is extremely high — other risks OK

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 7 10:03am

So sorry to hear that you are having those side effects. As a RN I acquired...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299532/

Discussion: Repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 8 6:08am

If I were you I would make an appointment with a cardiologist. I find that most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304489/

Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 15 7:38am

I am taking 1/2 of the recommended dose. I started there because I am so sensitive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304500/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 15 7:53am