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Could Lipitor be raising ALT and AST
I have always had low AST and ALT until my heart attack. Could the cause be the Addition of Lipitor or another statin. Going to...
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Anyone seen energy improvements after taking CoQ10?
Hello, I'm a 60 year old male that was put on a statin about 6 weeks ago and recently read that statins can deplete CoQ10....
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Medication after having a stent 13 months ago?
My husband got a stent 13 months ago and we thought he could go off of Rovustatin finally. Having an appointment (follow up) with his...
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Should I worry about a high Calcium score
Should I be worried about my 600 CAC score, which apparently means I’ve arteries of an 85 year old yet I feel 35. I’m 60,...
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Side Benefits of Statins
I was recently started on statins due to an increased cardiac risk. My understanding was that statins are used primarily to lower LDL cholesterol levels...
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Rosuvastin and severe muscle pain-help please
I am having severe muscle pain especially in my legs. Causing insomnia and leg jerking. Cardiologist ruled out other possible factors. What statin has less...
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Taketsubo Cardiomyopathy
I was diagnosed with Taketsubo Cardiomyopathy at age46 . It will be 3 years this July. I’m beta blockers and a statin for my cholesterol....
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Vitamin K2 and Calcium (CAC) Score
Have high CAC score (1400) but no blockage evident. Great stress test. 62 yr old male. Taking statin and baby aspirin. Any recommendation on the...
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Cholesterol score vs CAC score
I had my CAC done and my result is 396. My cholesterol is on the high end of normal. Do I really need a statin?
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STATINS - The Good the Bad and the Ugly.
I'm 62 have high LDL and a Calcium score of 979, I have no symptoms and recently passed a stress test. I'm trying to decide...
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What I understand about when a cardiologist prescribes with a statin, is that the patient can...