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I wouldn't bother with a angiogram unless you are experiencing shortness of breath when exerting yourself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816378/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 23, 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

May I ask you your credentials in this field - why I should accept your scoring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808406/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

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

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

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

I'd be interested to know what your cardiologist says about the score and your need for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752222/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 21, 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

My understanding is there can be actual blockages causing vascular problems or there can be spasms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747827/

Discussion: Anyone have Small vessel spasms in their heart?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 10, 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

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