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@muds Hello, I was in similar situation and I consulted with a cardiologist who’s treatment I...
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@rdavis1018 There are shot alternatives to the statin pills. Some have the bad side effects from...
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CCTA after 1,000+ CAC score - warranted?
Hi, Just joined and read a few older posts. My CAC score is 1,005 (I’m 64). Shocked like many others here in belonging to this...
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High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?
I have a calcium score of 1,950 which is extremely high which means I am at a very high risk for a cardiac event,heart attack,stroke...
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Anyone have physical reactions to Atorvastatin?
Anyone have physical reactions to Atorvastatin or is it just me? Anything that can happen - did. Not all at once but in a progression....
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Can someone help me to interpret my calcium score and 90th percentile
Hello All I wonder if anyone here can help me to shed some light on what my recent CT Coronary Scan report means? It was...
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Repatha side effects not believed
Repatha for 16 months and results are amazing however, leg pain, calf pain, started 3-4 ago. Sore, stiffness in thighs and calves. I won't mind...
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Heart health & anxiety
Hi. Is it possible to have on and off angina? I’m 61 year old lady with family history of high cholesterol and heart disease. I...
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High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels
In 2020, I had a calcium screening done (age 49). It was non-negative at 32. My PCP at the time did not seem alarmed so...
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Cardiologist-reasonable expectations?
I am new to the cardiology world and had my 1st visit with a cardiologist in January after a concerning ECG. He did an ECHO,...
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Near-Occlusion of Left Vertebral Artery & Looking For Advice
I'm 73, female, on Eliquis & had an unusual headache for 5 days, so my PCP recommended a brain CT scan with contrast to rule...
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What helps you wean off beta blockers with minimal discomfort?
I'm currently in a wean-off period (week 2) of carvedilol that I've been taking for nearly 2 years following Bentall procedure for a TAA. Dosage...
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