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Do all of these cardiologists just automatically prescribe statins, like it's a default?

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That is what I’m trying to avoid by being selective with my cardiologist. However statins are a relatively safe and effective way to reduce risk despite what you may hear and see on the internet. They are proven to stabilize soft plaque and help prevent new one

Update: Stress Echocardiogram was great. Got up to 98% max heart rate, had them check my VO2Max and it was also great. They looked at the LAD and found nothing that would indicate any significant blockage, no arterial stenosis (which is another area that LPa affects)....so now i'm down to that one risk factor, high LPa. FWIW, i started taking high flavanol cocoa (Cocoa Via) about 4 weeks ago and, while my BP wasn't bad, it has dropped by about 5 points (avg 132/78 down to 127/75). So something to consider for any of you wanting a supplement. We shall see if the insurance will approve a PCKS9 Inhibitor, which could lower LPa and drop my APO B do further decrease risk. Thanks again for all the support!

Dr has ordered an ultrasound stress test. Also a pcks9 inhibitor which lowers APOb and can reduce LPa a little bit- 30% or so

I've tried corn and power bait with little luck. Last week, took my daughter and decided to use a small 1/32 oz jig head with a crappie tube jig bounced on the bottom with 4lb test and caught a bunch

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It could be that the comparables they were using were the “asking” prices. They know the asking price is not typically the sale price; and made an adjustment.
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The above is correct. Also, as you eluded to, mileage plays a big factor, as does overall condition of your specific vehicle. Vehicles for sales on a car lot are assumed to be mostly free of dents, dings, and would have a really clean interior. Your vehicle may not be free if those dents and dings, and it could also cause the value to drop in comparison to those other vehicles.

Just got bloodwork back and I have very high LPA, as in 90th percentile. I haven’t yet had a calcium test, I assume that’s coming g, to see if there is any plaque buildup. It’s really got me concerned and depressed. I workout hard 5 times a week, eat healthy, and to find this out it a real gut punch. Anyone else score very high, and how are you dealing with that risk?

Rip up the carpet. I did it, took just an hour 18-18 room. I ordered from rubber flooring direct. Just give them the dimensions and they send the appropriate tile. That company uses low VOC rubber. Don’t install other mats on top. Installing took just a few hours. Totally worth it. I added a bench, weight rack for dumbells, and a pull up bar with bands. That’s all you need. Don’t skimp on the floor.

The wife (no pics) and I just spent 2 weeks in September this year. 2-3 days in Dublin is fine. Kilkenny and Galway were my favorite cities. I do not recommend getting on the boat to see the Aran Islands unless it's dead calm. We went with seas 10'+ and people all around me were puking up guts. That being said, the Cliffs of Moher were breathtaking, but you don't need to see them from the ocean. Rent the car, get the insurance on it, and watch a few videos about driving in Ireland. We did book a bus tour - the Wild Atlantic Way was awesome. Be prepared for very small hotel rooms with no wash cloth.

Yes, once, when an a-hole from a local engineering company was doing 50 through my neighborhood on Halloween Thought his boss should know what an idiot they employ