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Both my nuclear stress test and echo cardiogram came back normal! My METS score was 10.1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873421/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Thanks for responding Jasper1072. Most of my lipid test results last I had one about a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869308/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 30, 2023

That's a tricky question. What I knew and what I know now are immensely different. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868460/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 29, 2023

I have been on statins for years and they have always raised my CK level. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866581/

Discussion: How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 25, 2023

I know… but different statins can apparently affect people differently. Have people achieved much success in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859771/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 14, 2023

My wife uses this Repatha and it cut her values almost in half with no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854805/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 5, 2023

The paradox is that there is some evidence that statins and BP control may actually INCREASE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851867/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

At one level, it is simple. You take statins because of the CAC test shoeing you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848895/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

Tomorrow you might consider developing a relationship with a PCP and a cardiologist ... getting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843317/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 14, 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

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

@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

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