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Calcium Scores (Heart)
Posted on 4/21/24 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 4/21/24 at 5:48 pm
Just got mine in. It is 47.
What does that actually mean?
What does that actually mean?
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 5:49 pm
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Posted on 4/21/24 at 5:51 pm to RanchoLaPuerto
You have some plaque and a moderate chance of heart attack. You need to make lifestyle changes. How fat are you?
Posted on 4/22/24 at 7:00 am to RanchoLaPuerto
You should really talk to the doctor (hopefully) that ordered it. The interpretation has to be taken in context, the test is worthless without it. For instance, If you were 35 a positive test would make me concerned about your risk of heart disease in the future (possibly distant). If you’re 60, that number is much less concerning. That number certainly doesn’t mean you’re at moderate risk of a heart attack now.
Almost always the score doesn’t change what you should do. Optimizing blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, lipids, body composition, exercise, avoiding smoking remain the treatment, pretty much the basics of health. If you’re not doing one or more of those things it may be time to start.
Almost always the score doesn’t change what you should do. Optimizing blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, lipids, body composition, exercise, avoiding smoking remain the treatment, pretty much the basics of health. If you’re not doing one or more of those things it may be time to start.
This post was edited on 4/23/24 at 6:30 am
Posted on 8/9/24 at 10:12 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Just got my results back 71. This is up from 49 just three years ago. Window maker is the worst, went from 22 to 38.
44 years old, I know changes are needed and a follow up with the Cardiologist. Didn’t expect the results to change that much in the short timeframe.
I’ve been doing the PPSA workouts 3x a week and walking 8-10k steps a day. I Plan to add some HITT workouts in the mix a few times a week.
Starting low carb diet today to drop 15lbs. What else should I be doing?
44 years old, I know changes are needed and a follow up with the Cardiologist. Didn’t expect the results to change that much in the short timeframe.
I’ve been doing the PPSA workouts 3x a week and walking 8-10k steps a day. I Plan to add some HITT workouts in the mix a few times a week.
Starting low carb diet today to drop 15lbs. What else should I be doing?
This post was edited on 8/9/24 at 10:19 am
Posted on 8/14/24 at 1:24 pm to RanchoLaPuerto
Don’t forget to have carotid artery scan as well. That plus heart scan gives better picture.
I worry about folks who never get any scans at all for whatever reason. It’s like walking around with a ticking time bomb in your chest.
Stress & food induced inflamation, although not understood by a lot of folks, can be just as deadly as being overweight with a bad diet with respect to blocked arteries. Gluten is baaaaaaad news!
I worry about folks who never get any scans at all for whatever reason. It’s like walking around with a ticking time bomb in your chest.
Stress & food induced inflamation, although not understood by a lot of folks, can be just as deadly as being overweight with a bad diet with respect to blocked arteries. Gluten is baaaaaaad news!
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