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I also have high Lp(a) also. My mother had a quadruple bypass. I had normal cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004884/

Discussion: High Lipoprotein (a)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

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Before surgery try Repatha to eliminate pain caused by statins and to lower cholesterol levels.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964267/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

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My calcium score was 2000 after statins for 12 years and cholesterol that’s always been in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962018/

Discussion: I just had a calcium score of 502 but I’ve been on statins for years?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

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I felt the same way. I tried all the oral Statins and ALL gave me muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954068/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

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In my case when I asked myself that, it was take statins and lie in bed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932989/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

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For some readers, this is a repeat message. I'm an active, 78 year old male. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930573/

Discussion: CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

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Yes, that is my opinion. The JAMA meta study that came out in the spring of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905466/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

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You might want to further investigate that claim as I haven't seen any definitive proof that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904827/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

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I had almost 1600 CAC back in February. Yes, the accumulation of calcium on the arteries...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897171/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

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Sorry to hear about the increase in stenosis. I have been concerned that when there aren’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895827/

Discussion: Experience Many Years After High CAC

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2023