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I can’t speak to the triglyceride issue, but I can say that three weeks is enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776859/

Discussion: Question about cholesterol and triglycerides: confusing

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

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I am not a big supporter of duplicate CAC tests---getting more CAC if you are on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822537/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

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Sigh ... statin drugs are not toxic. And, most doctors are not supporting any particular industry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093852/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25 9:59am

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mayofeb2020 give the statin a try. Sometimes the best diet, and exercise won't be enough. Red...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298579/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

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Statins definitely lower ldl cholesterol, however the hypothesis that they prolong life is not as overwhelming....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963311/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

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My LAD is calicified.Survived Heart Attack in July 2011.Living Statin Free life.Suggest your consulting new Cardiologist.You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130023/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 19, 2018

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I’m in similar position as you. High score - 1602 - good cholesterol, sugar and weight....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827357/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

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@cindy63 I so agree with you Hi I,m Linda@Lioness Back in 96 I had a triple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130636/

Discussion: Familial hypercholesterolemia

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 16, 2019

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What dosage of Statin are you taking? For many statins will actually increase the CAC score....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130243/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2019

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Be careful to monitor your body's reactions to the drugs. Some interesting vitamins to check are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063712/

Discussion: How to lower a LPa cholesterol number they say is set by your genes

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 7 10:36am