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Late to the discussion but it appears that I have found a home of folks like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887825/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

It appears you do stress tests to your heart frequently as you are quite active. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884137/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

So Jasper basically answered the question you asked me earlier today. My score was 642 which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865289/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2023

Red yeast rice has the same active ingredient as statins.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859769/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 14, 2023

Hi there sports fans with high CAC scores. This is Dr Jim member of the OMG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851864/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

Stay positive, were you on statins before your scan and if so how long? That could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848641/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

Thanks for responding. I believe at the end of day truth is my calcium score is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846719/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

If you have calcified plaque that means you have soft plaque also. The soft plaque is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843459/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

My math is a bit different - I get about 21% give or take - doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841504/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

My cholesterol is ideal since i quit statins and added cinnamon to my diet. My regular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841503/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Calcium Score over 1200, coronary angio shows diffuse non occlusive calcification of coronary arteries ( cardiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839804/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

hikerguy, Things you might be able to do with support from your PCP, while waiting on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835770/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I've looked into this and statins make your calcium harden, thus making your score go up....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832535/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Also, taking statins st night before bed have proven to be more effective for lowering numbers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828769/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

My PCP has long said I have Gilbert’s. My bilirubin is usually around 1.6-1.7 mg/dl. AST...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824340/

Discussion: Statins for People with Gilbert's Syndrome

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I just saw this news article pop up on my phone: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health-news/new-cholesterol-pill-nexletol-lowers-heart-attack-risk-for-patients-who-cant-take-statins-study/ar-AA18e6xt

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820855/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Assess your condition - if you have high or even ok cholesterol and triglyceride, and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816442/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

Re: Statins. I've taken statins for a long time and have had no reactions. But then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810821/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

Your attitude towards my honestly presented stats of my most recent liid profile (also lipoprotein (A)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808966/

Discussion: At 76, no cardiologist is willing to give me a CT calcium test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

markdeega, Zetia is ezetimibe. I have seen it discussed in combination with statins in severe cases....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808723/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 9, 2023