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“Moderate atherosclerotic calcifications”
( on both sides, which has me thinking that it may not be about the heart)
Could be why theirs off and on left chest pain 🙃
Anyone familiar with these words on a test result? It’s really worrying amongst all the other new worry’s :(
Mild calcification showed up on a chest x-ray. Doc not concerned. I believe there are patterns to the calcification, certain ones are a no worry, others they may watch
Susan Harper, Bless your transplanted heart! You're an inspiration to all of us!
I would ask your doctor.
It can't be reversed but there are options available to make living better
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Learn how the aorta becomes weakened, how aortic aneurysms develop, and strategies for repairing them from Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute Aorta Center.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZqPi8Q7oII
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member I am so glad you liked the video. It is a lot to digest and that is the best part about videos you can listen over and over. Hugs🤗
I am 78 years old with the above diagnosis due to familial hypercholesteremia. I get plasmapheresis biweekly to keep my cholesterol under control as I am unable to tolerate any of the meds - pills OR injectible.
Thank you, and I hope you continue to stay ok. God bless!
