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I started with pitavastatin 1 mg taking it every 3 days per my cardiologist. So far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261348/

Discussion: Bergamot

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 18 4:15pm

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Martin--Because she has a moderate plaque burden, based on her Coronary Artery Calcium score, and her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235252/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2018

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It does sound like a very poor way of figuring out how much plaque we have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285387/

Discussion: Need help with Results of carotid artery ultrasound

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19 11:23am

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I felt fine. Never any symptoms. The calcium scan surprised both me and my doctor. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227276/

Discussion: Cardio Scan LAD-346

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 1 8:28pm

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@caretakermom- Yes, I have continued seeing (now over Zoom) my cardiologist and he has been great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326446/

Discussion: Treatment for Coronary Total Occlusion(100% blockage)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

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Recently received a 979 CAC Score, passed a stress test and was prescribed 40mg Atorvastatin. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130140/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2018

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LDL and TC numbers are pretty good - CAC not so good, but not reversible so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828266/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

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A CAC score can tell about a person's current risk, but it doesn't pinpoint the person's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922120/

Discussion: How long did you have to wait to see a Cardiologist?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

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I survived severe heart attack about 7 years back.Surgery to remove clot, kidney failure, 35 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199004/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 9, 2018

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I have been taking Lipitor 20mg since August 22, almost 2 years now. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113105/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2024