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I’ve never heard of many taking ezetimibe by itself, either. I do know a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119139/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 6 8:10pm

All good news - did they provide METs number or Duke scoring number for the stress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731736/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

Everything I hear about statins makes me not want to take them. My mother had high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723193/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

My PhD Nurse Practitioner of over 20 years is my "General Practitioner" - and my daughter's....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722406/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

My friend Forget the stress test. They are not reliable. Get a CT-A Its a picture...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722366/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

Welcome @jjazzbel, Congratulations on getting your numbers down. You do have a very good question but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721393/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

If statins improve you life and assist you in living longer, why would you not want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721273/

Discussion: heart issues

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2022

I'm a 75 year-old woman with no health issues. My cholesterol numbers are - Total 204,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713157/

Discussion: High Cholesterol: how do you control it?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 31, 2022

I was lucky enough to have one of the creators of the Calcium Score, Arthur Agoston,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708559/

Discussion: Cancer Treatment Induced Heart Disease

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 15, 2022

I used to go to Dr, Agotston when I lived closer to his office. He 'invented'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707304/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 11, 2022

@heartme Wow- he is doing everything he should do. The number I believe is also due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831355/

Discussion: How long did you have to wait to see a Cardiologist?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

I disagree. Why would information that can be related, not be useful? Sure CAC will likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827617/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

Same here. I'm 65. Had a score of 110 when I was 55. Retested this week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823768/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Google Dr Ken Berry statins. In the comments section he cites the research that he bases...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822944/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

Agree with the other comment on this about getting a cardiologist. Its great you are exercising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822140/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

I also had problems with taking stations & had so many concerns. I did a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820687/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statins/art-20045772 The above link comes from the Mayo Clinc website and discusses the risks of taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820533/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

My doc suggests lowering my simvastatin dose. There appears to have been a raging debate for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820426/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 3, 2023

My doctor told me not to bother with future calcium scans, the initial scan is just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814110/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Statins i’ve been on over 30year never had any dents

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813263/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

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