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Recent Right and Left Heart Catheterization
Hi, I recently had both a left and right heart catheterization. I knew that I had about a 70% blockage in my LAD, but the...
Zetia side effects
Hello - anyone experience side effects with Zetia? I cannot take any statins due to side effects; believe me, my cardiologist and I have tried...
What would you do in my situation? Should I be worried?
I'm 6 foot (see weight details below) currently I'm 53. I've been on a statin for the last 25 years and it keeps my cholesterol...
Is anyone taking repatha
I have a 1900 calcium score no stents or bypass 50% blockages age 65. I’ve been on statins for 20 years. Just had heart angiogram...
Any experience with Nexletol or Nexlezet?
I’ve had bad side effects with rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, and especially praluent. My doctor is now recommending Nexletol. Has anyone had similar intolerance with statins that...
Has anyone used Ozempic for heart disease?
I read that Ozempic is an alternative to statins for heart disease. I cannot take statins, they make me very sick. I have tried different...
Any people in their 40s with very high CAC scores?
I’m a 47 year old woman, and in January I had a calcium scan with a score of 538. I had started a statin last...
Cardiologist disregarded my CAC score of 595
I'm 53, I am about 30 lbs overweight, I've lost 30 lbs this year. I eat extremely healthy due to the fact that as soon...
Fatty liver without cause?
I would love to hear if others share my experience of high cholesterol and now fatty liver with possible fibrosis... My PCP has not prescribed...
Crestor and managing side effects
HelloI have a calcium count of around 800 and the three doctors I have consulted all prescribed crestor. However crestor and the other other statins...
Proceed after stent surgery
My husband had an angiogram after some no major pressure sometimes in his heart area/ chest. One of his main artery was closed 85%, so...
Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??
I'm a 42-year-old male. Exercise regularly, not overweight, non-smoker. While not overweight, I will say that my diet is crap -- way too much fast...
At-home cholesterol kit? Reliable?
Trying to stay off statins, as I've had bad results. Ordered an at-home cholesterol kit to try and track my results but scores seem very...
CAC score now what
54 year old very active male. I exercise 20 plus hours a week. Mountain bike and lift weights. My diet is clean for the most...
Anyone on Leqvio (inclisiran) to lower LDL and cholesterol?
Has anyone heard or been orescribed Levqio to lower LDL and Cholesterol? It is a Subcutaneous injection and it is given twice a year. If...
Bergamot
Has anyone tried Bergamot supplements to lower lipids? I have been reading about it and Bergamot is a citrus fruit from Italy. It is included...
Tips on raising HDL?
I’ve always had cholesterol issues. I had a clean nuke stress test and am on statins. Good calcium score of 7. However, my doctor wants...
Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/need-help-for-high-cholesterol-222-high-triglycerides-217/
I have AFib & a pacemaker for sick sinus syndrome. I have been on a vegan diet since Oct. 2019 + 4 meds for paroxysmal...
my Cornary Artery calcium score
looking for advice on my next steps going forward after my CAC score results. I feel like a dead man walking. Here are my results:...
Does mild coronary artery disease always progress with time
Hi...I had a CT heart scan as part of a generalised check up..I have no symptoms of any kind and am a regular gym user..my...
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