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I just had a calcium score of 502 but I’ve been on statins for years?
My calcium score even though on statins was 502? Should I have other tests? What does the calcium test even mean? I’m 68, diabetic, with...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 11, 2023
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Crestor
Hello I have a calcium count of around 800 and the three doctors I have consulted all prescribed crestor. However crestor and the other other...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 7 3:02pm
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Is anyone taking repatha
I have a 1900 calcium score no stents or bypass 50% blockages age 65. I’ve been on statins for 20 years. Just had heart angiogram...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: 6 days ago
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Has anyone used Ozempic for heart disease?
I read that Ozempic is an alternative to statins for heart disease. I cannot take statins, they make me very sick. I have tried different...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jan 31 10:44am
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Proceed after stent surgery
My husband had an angiogram after some no major pressure sometimes in his heart area/ chest. One of his main artery was closed 85%, so...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 8 7:45am
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Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??
I'm a 42-year-old male. Exercise regularly, not overweight, non-smoker. While not overweight, I will say that my diet is crap -- way too much fast...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 25 3:31pm
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Is anyone else talking Wegovy for heat disease?
The FDA recently approved Wegovy for heart disease. My medicare Advance Plan now covers it at $99 a month so I started on it this...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: 1 day ago
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At-home cholesterol kit? Reliable?
Trying to stay off statins, as I've had bad results. Ordered an at-home cholesterol kit to try and track my results but scores seem very...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Mar 11 10:53am
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Does mild coronary artery disease always progress with time
Hi...I had a CT heart scan as part of a generalised check up..I have no symptoms of any kind and am a regular gym user..my...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 26 7:43am
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Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides
I have AFib & a pacemaker for sick sinus syndrome. I have been on a vegan diet since Oct. 2019 + 4 meds for paroxysmal...
Last active: Jun 21, 2022