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Nothing can reverse calcification of the arteries except for some surgeries using artery sized blades or...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060908/
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I have a very high calcium score. What next?
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: May 2, 2024
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Stents in '02, bypass in '14. Been on Atorvastin since '05 with muscle weakness and soreness...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164022/
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My goal is to get off statins (Atorvastin) and try Repatha. Advice?
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Aug 21, 2017
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Started taking 5mg of generic Crestor about 16 months ago. I took it every other day....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48819/
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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
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Neuropathy
Posted: Jan 19, 2021
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Hey Vicks. Same boat -severe CAE in all 4. My arteries in my angiogram looked liked...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193139/
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Coronary Artery Ectasia (CAE): Want to hear from others
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Sep 17, 2018
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You have a little calcified plaque in your artery walls. Many people do, even if they...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296140/
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Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: May 4 5:46am
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I was given lipitor after stent surgery at 80mgs which almost killed me and I had...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115135/
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How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Jul 31, 2024
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This situation is getting more upsetting and alarming for me. It has now been two weeks...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728898/
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Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Jul 20, 2022
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It was close to 800 . We were quite surprised . He is not overweight but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083539/
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coronary plaque findings
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Jun 9, 2024
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hikerguy, I always ask this when presented with anti-statin logic - recognizing, of course, that folks...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835799/
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Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Apr 1, 2023
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I'm so happy to hear you are tolerating Repatha - I was also a statin failure...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145071/
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Started Repatha - Side Effects
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Sep 21, 2024
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