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Statins raise score. That is a good thing

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808294/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

keith, I believe this is correct - once you have a baseline indicating treatment, the only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783941/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

When I was having problems with statins, I researched about 20 studies and couldn't find one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769215/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

I’m not against taking statins, I’m just questioning the dose. And it’s rather rude of you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768835/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 3, 2022

My story is somewhat similar to yours. I’m 76 and thought I was in reasonably good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767209/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Thank you to all who responded, in particular John's research and posting of references. I certainly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766695/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

In defense of my PCP, I do get a new resident every 2 years due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777293/

Discussion: Question about cholesterol and triglycerides: confusing

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

I'm glad Lipitor works for you, but I've been on all the statins and have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746521/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Hello back Jeff! New to this group and thread so taking a bit to follow. Statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748801/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Hi @stanimal I agree with some of the other comments, if your on statins, it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833023/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Thanks for responding, Stress test in two weeks Lipid A came back well in range. Waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832432/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I have been on Repatha for about 2 years because I was unable to tolerate statins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838948/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

My doctor was unable to do anything for me until Repatha (Amgen is drug co) became...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680660/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

I could not take statins. Now on an injectable monoclonal antibody called Repatha which is self-administered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680658/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

I'm reorganizing all my files right now, and I can't find the chart where I kept...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678266/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 6, 2022

Or did you slack off on dietary adjustments or exercise over the holidays? That happened to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677502/

Discussion: Triglyceride levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

Hello @whineboy, I'm glad that you joined this discussion on the treatment of Lipoprotein (a). I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689153/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

Statins are what is needed. The confusion comes from inflammation being the cause of plaque build...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687097/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Can you provide any medical or research studies about either of these products? All I see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683890/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

I have not been following this thread but then I read your post above and boys...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130312/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 22, 2020

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