re: Calcium score CT

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No that is not what I am saying, I did say I have a follow-up with my cardiologist. I will see what further test can be done to take a closer look. I do understand that my risk according to this score is elevated and "may" be an indication that I have heightened chance at a heart attack. With that said I believe my lifestyle is healthy now and would like to monitor moving forward that no further damage is done. I may have damage done due to past eating habits and lifestyle. I would not have gotten this test don if I was not concerned about my current and future health.

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Did they show you the scans? I received the scans from my tests. They also went over the images with me. Your next step is an angiogram. If you have the choice, have them go in through the wrist not the groin. While scary the first time because of the unknown to you, the actual procedure is nothing with regards to pain. I've had two done. I have no problem having more if needed. Absolutely nothing scary about it to me. You need a statin especially if you have a family history of heart issues. The statin pretty much stops the calcium buildup from continuing or at least slows in way down. Yeah, lifestyle changes may help some but if you have the wrong genetics then it doesn't matter. The buildup will happen unless you stop it with a statin. I had one angiogram done several years ago and another done a few months ago. No increase on blockage. I take rosuvastatin. Side note, I'm 6'1" and between 180-185.