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I have terrible side effects from statins, although my number went from 298 total to 196,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168554/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

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High CAC ... so, follow-up should include: - Advanced lipids blood test - Stress test with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892076/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

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Last year had cac score 295 . Put me in 95 % for my age. Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658590/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

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I feel your apprehension. I’m 82 years old and always had normal serum cholesterol. Coronary thrombosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198158/

Discussion: Just found out my calcium score is 474. Next steps uncertain.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

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I'm right there with your husband: family history, similar CAC score (843 here), diet, exercise, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086573/

Discussion: coronary plaque findings

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

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Yes, several. Reduce carbohydrate intake to less than 130 grams daily. If at all possible. Less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041255/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

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@amberpep Thats interesting I used to take simvastatin year's ago and it might explain my memory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318949/

Discussion: Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 10, 2020

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I was taking 80 mg of atorvastatin for two years. I also took coq10. For several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221970/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26 8:48am

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Posted by @stressedmesseddepressed, 1 second ago Sure – These two – 100 – 300 mg a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188800/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

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A CAC score is just informing you about your arterial health. Soft plaque (which is usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913046/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

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