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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

Ok yesterday, I had a massive gout attack. The only other one I had was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213305/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2018

I am heart attack survivor.Was initially on same dose but in last 4 years I reduced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/100273/

Discussion: Stopping Carvedilol (Coreg): When will the effects wear off?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2018

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

I have been using PCSK9 for a couple of years. No side effects, amazing effect in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200657/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6, 2018

I had a Doppler for my carotid artery which showed 50 percent build up on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90025/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27, 2018

Welcome.My legs used to pain beyond any imagination.I started Ayurvedic , Indian Medicine , Specail Panchakarma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199008/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2018

@Corjianne Hi, corjianne. Yes my symptoms do change when I get into cardiac rehab. The pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182838/

Discussion: cardiac rehab

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 2, 2018

No change, so far as I can tell, @soloact. I have been taking aspirin for several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/101866/

Discussion: Any evidence to support statins and aspirin are better taken at night?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2017

Well @mrsdeecee yeah, that's the scary part for me. When the condition arises, my body knows...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/100109/

Discussion: Stopping Carvedilol (Coreg): When will the effects wear off?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2017

Forget that. Paper bag did no help. Matter of fact I googled the subject as soon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/100091/

Discussion: Stopping Carvedilol (Coreg): When will the effects wear off?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 4, 2017

Hi Lookinup55, It sure seems that, despite the familial hypercholesterolemia, your family has been blessed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130622/

Discussion: Familial hypercholesterolemia

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Hi I live in Australia. Many people have been given lipador (think thatis how you spell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111618/

Discussion: Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

Hi @frankad. I add my welcome to @predictable's. You'll notice that I embellished the title of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111610/

Discussion: Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2016

@elio, Eliott, I have never heard of many of the supplements you are listing and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102534/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2016

Hi @elio, Welcome to Connect, an online community where people can talk with other patients, ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102529/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 12, 2016

Basic health? Family history? Overweight? Cholesterol numbers? Any indication of symptoms? Statins Advanced lipids panel Stress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210518/

Discussion: Cac 2017

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 13 9:51am

I have a complete blockage in one part of my right coronary artery. Lifelong runner, zero...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208644/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 10 7:57pm

Per the post from raylo32 I am dealing with these issues now. Traveling out of town...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213727/

Discussion: Statins and liver ALT

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 15 10:39am

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