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I have seen four cardiologists in town: my regular "ordinary" cardiologist, two interventional cardiologists (looking into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804621/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

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I have a friend in her '80s who just had a calcium score done. Her doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804028/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

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point well taken. who cares if you were "kept" off statins? Why is it so important...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803149/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

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Yes - I was already taking 5 mg Crestor - doc increased it to 20mg. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801586/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

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Welcome @dma053, I'm tagging fellow members like @drmanny3 @mayoconnectuser1 @astaingegerdm @ihatediabetes @robertaholmes @brawleyite @predictable on this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801581/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

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I would urge you to seek out another doctor - a cardiologist - and consult with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777116/

Discussion: Question about cholesterol and triglycerides: confusing

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

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So, you don't have high cholesterol or heart issues? If you do, please reconsider and talk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769267/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

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liene, So, you're going to get different opinions from the two doctors - on a cardiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768518/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

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It is not likely meds will lower CAC scores, but statins plus better lifestyle may help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767189/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

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Last April my doctor told me my cholesterol was high (I don't remember the number because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766928/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 29, 2022