Brief Answer:
Not directly related to calcification in artery

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Fro the information you have provided alongside your past history of heart attack and multiple stents placement, I can tell that you have had wide spread blocks in your arteries. This is just another in a different arterial network.

A calcification of an artery is caused by the deposition of bad cholesterol and calcium on the walls of the artery. This leads to constriction, because calcium lights up on xrays, it can be visualized. This is what your doctor has mentioned as observed on your side view film. However, you cholesterol doesn't seem too bad but the detailed breakdown should be gotten.

The swelling lower limbs may not be directly related to the block in this artery. this is because arteries carry blood to the legs and veins return blood from the legs. If it were in the vein, then it would block return and could be be the reason. From the description, most of this swelling may be explained by y failing veins called venous insufficiency. This is quite common in people with over weight and obesity. The best way is to avoid unnecessary upright positions, lifting legs when sitting and avoiding excess salt intake to reduce fluid volumes. you may also consider putting on compressive stockings if the above measures fail.

I hope this is explicit enough and simple too for a non medic to understand. I wish you well and all the best with your health.
Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for clarifications if need be.
Thanks.
Dr. Ditah, MD

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Brief Answer:
NO

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.

Calcium supplementation is not the reason for this build up in your arteries. This happens because of the destruction of the arterial wall probably by the deposition of fats(bad cholesterol). This then predisposes to calcium deposition and the hardening of arteries.

Hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well.
Dr. Ditah, MD

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