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Hi There! Anyone Else Have The Calcium Heart Cat Scan? I Just Had Mine. ❤️
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posted July 15, 2023
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you for your positive feedback

posted August 6, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Your score doesn't place you in a worrisome stage. You don't know of others because this test is not one that is covered by insurance, therefore many people don't get but done. Mine is a bit higher than yours. My doc upped my Crestor 5 mg from every other day to every day. Don't be terrified. Stress is the worst thing for you. 💖

posted August 5, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I did - was recommended after a CT on my pancreas showed sone calcification.
Changed my life to learn my CAC score is 294 at age 53.
I’m terrified. My doctors are not overly concerned. I don’t know a soul who has this hanging over them ( other than on line)
I Have no social outlets- moved to Richmond VA just before Covid.
I avoid the few social events I’m included in because they usually involve alcohol and unhealthy foods.
I find it very hard to be positive

posted August 5, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I did in 2017 and had a score of 44. This shows I had mild calcification in my arteries. Painless procedure for the most part. Had to take Lopressor to slow my heart rate down for the scan.

posted July 18, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Neither have I. .

posted July 15, 2023

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