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I started statins in 1986 when my doctor detected cholesterol level of 380. Tried every statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673819/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

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I was started on the lowest dose of entresto and then my cardiologist doubled the dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735843/

Discussion: My Dr wants to switch me to a new medication - Entresto

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

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About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with high CAC ~ 2000. I am asymptomatic. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130331/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2021

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My father and grandfather died of heart attacks. I am 76 years old. Due to high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949020/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

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My score was 205. Male, 66, active, never overweight. It was probably hereditary. I'm on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205698/

Discussion: Cardiac calcium score is 140 - Should I panic?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7 4:46am

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So, given numbers are important to avoid misunderstanding, your stress tests (you don't say if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913492/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

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I was in the same boat as you. In my 40s my Cholesterol always was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303217/

Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13 10:15am

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I have been having horrible stomach pains for months, as well as neuropathy in feet and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117341/

Discussion: Must you change your diet if statins are doing the job?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

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Sorry to hear about what you’ve been experiencing. There are some studies now saying getting LDL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035640/

Discussion: High Lipoprotein (a)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

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Sure. 205 total. 60 HDL. 112 LDL. Triglycerides always run very high in our family, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283302/

Discussion: 48M w/High Calcium Score, Great Stress Test, and Family History

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16 11:46am