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2996 calcium score. I said I had chest pain and I got the angiogram done. Calcium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130101/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

Hello chip. Wish my score was 510 instead of 2500. Iam 75 years old and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130099/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

I am 37 years old and had a CT Cardiac Scoring done this week, with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90039/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 11, 2018

I had the same result with statins. Tried different ones, low dose, every other day. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932821/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Thank you so much. “devil’s Advocate” is a good thing to be. It’s very helpful. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934003/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

cianci, no statins...Zetia, Yes to aspirin. Also started a anticoagulant, despite bleeding issues. Diet is nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930943/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Lolagrey, I wouldn't hesitate to try the PCSK9 injections. You can't take statins so you should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200666/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 4, 2018

Are you exercising now and how much and how strenuous? Are you on statins?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939710/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I’ve looked into this too, and it seems there’s not “reliable” evidence linking neuropathy to statins,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889725/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

I am reporting back in on my 1444 CAC score from December of 2022, and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904881/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Doesn't anyone question WHY and HOW the calcium ended up there? And, no, it's NOT good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907957/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

K2 to some degree lowers calcification. Unfortunately, that means that uncalcified plaque will be there instead....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906333/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I believe they are likely referring to reversing heart disease - not calcium build up -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894280/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I wonder what your cardiologist has recommended as far as treatment other than diet and exercise....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894263/

Discussion: 49 yo male 1900 calcium score normal stress test and echocardiogram

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Have been on repatha for six months. My HDL has dropped by 50%. (Unable to tolerate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200675/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11, 2019

20 years on lipitor. Health great and got 700 score. Question - what % of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947757/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Hi. I just found out my 9 year old daughter has an lpa level of 195...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896095/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

Thank you. It looks like it won’t be approved and, therefore, covered by insurance for someone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977351/

Discussion: Has anyone used Ozempic for heart disease?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Thank you for your response. I agree about not wanting to take newer drugs. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978983/

Discussion: Has anyone used Ozempic for heart disease?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

My calcium score was 1500 are you saying that statins are causing this?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897886/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2023