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High CAC ... so, follow-up should include: - Advanced lipids blood test - Stress test with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892076/
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Really bummed out (calcium test score)
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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/
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I have a very high calcium score. What next?
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Nov 30, 2021
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according to the guidelines in germany/europe a statin therapy is a MUST in your case, if...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111611/
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Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Aug 25, 2016
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I agree that the response of many doctors to intolerance is a big problem. I just...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382017/
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Started Repatha - Side Effects
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Aug 29 12:21pm
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Diet and exercise has never been an issue for me. While I do not necessarily follow...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303076/
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High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: May 13 7:28am
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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/
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Just found out my calcium score is 474. Next steps uncertain.
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Dec 27, 2024
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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/
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Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain
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Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Jan 26 8:48am
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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/
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coronary plaque findings
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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/
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Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10
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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/
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Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about
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Aging Well
Posted: Aug 10, 2020
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