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20 September 2019, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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Calcium scan
Hello TRF brethren,
Not sure if this subject has been broached here, but here I go. I am a nerd regarding preventive maintenance health wise. I get my blood work done every 6 or 7 months, colonoscopies every 5 years and at almost 63, I decided to go see a Cardiologist. (We all know someone who had a very early heart attack). I have no family history of bad hearts, so I was just happy to draw a line in my sand, that I went to one. My last blood work showed my overall cholesterol number at 160. Good, right? Not no, but F no. My Cardiologist ordered a calcium test on me that took 3 minutes to do. Just lay on a table for a CT scan (only cost 70 bucks, most ins does not cover it) 0 to 100 is a good score, 100 to 300 commands monitoring, over 400 says you are in 3 to 5 year trouble of an attack. My score came back at 1090. To say I am freaking out is an understatement. I had a cardio ultrasound yesterday and am now awaiting the call I may need a stint or two. Waiting is hard. I have no symptoms, so this thread is simply awareness to everyone to get this easy test done if you are over 50. Here is but one link of many out there; https://www.capitalcardiology.com/ch...el-not-matter/ |
20 September 2019, 09:29 PM | #2 |
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Wow - good for you being proactive! Hope they are able to treat without too much intervention and you’re back on the mend quick. Thanks for the info on this!
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20 September 2019, 09:41 PM | #3 |
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Would definitely like to hear an update on what they have to say. 1090 seems far off from what scores are stated to be. Maybe its just an error. I'm sure you'd like to hear that more than I, but for someone on top of their health. That score doesn't look right. Hope all goes well!
Did they give you a time range with a 1090? SM-N960U |
20 September 2019, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Rich, Chris...my doc said he has seen 4 thousand scores but false positives are everywhere in tests, so yes great point
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Thanks for sharing. I was not familiar with calcium scan. Since your other tests and history are good maybe your risks aren't as bad as you think. Best of luck.
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Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear that. Albeit not the greatest news it's incredible how proactive you're being. I'm so glad they caught this early, Tom. I'm confident with a healthy lifestyle and the care of your specialist you can prevent this.
Thanks for sharing, I really appreciate it. Health is no joke and something all of us take for granted at one time or another. A few years ago during routine blood work they discovered my white blood cell count was a bit low and sent me to a hematolagist. He determined it was benign Neutropenia for now but it's still scary. I've had 2 infections before and one was viral meningitis that had me in the hospital for the better part of a week. My point to sharing all of that is its good to get checked as you did and be aware of things early to prevent future problems. |
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For sure Rommell .. great reply, thanks
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21 September 2019, 04:27 AM | #8 |
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First, I'm very sorry to hear about your score - I know thats disconcerting. However, early detection is the key, and they can do fantastic things with both medicine and lifestyle. Dr. Esselstyn's program in Forks over Knives illustrates several success stories. You're out in front of it and that's great.
Second, those scans are a fantastic thing. Everybody should get one. Its shocking that insurance won't cover a $100 non-invasive, 10-minute test that is so effective, but will gladly pay to keep you on statins for life. |
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Wow. I saw my cardiologist yesterday - I have an aortic aneurysm - and he never mentioned a calcium scan, only an echocardiogram to see if my aneurysm has grown. Maybe I'll ask him next time.
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21 September 2019, 05:07 AM | #10 |
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would be curious what your Doc or any Doc here has to say about this topic
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Wow, thanks for sharing this. Really opens my eyes Tom. Amazing that you caught this and now you need to do a little tune up and you will be fine.
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Thanks Nick
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If you have no symptoms, I'd get a second opinion of all the test results before you do anything drastic brother.
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Best wishes going forward
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Agatston score that high is "off the charts" for just about every age group.
I'd get with a cardiologist and see what to do next. |
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This thread is for everyone over 55, getting this done. Test is extremely cheap with no prep, just lay there for 3 minutes |
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I had mine done a couple years ago, family history of heart disease, came back at less then 5. I was elated. Do what the docs say, continue to take care of yourself and you will be fine. It is the people that ignore things like this that have serious problems, you absolutely did the right thing and tested early, thus avoiding a very difficult (if not fatal) situation later. Take solace in that and again, best wishes for a healthy future!
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