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What Does This CT Scan For Calcium Deposits Indicate?
Question: I just had a CT scan for calcium deposits in heart. my score is 526 and the LAD was 339. I am pretty active, non-smoker, 54, not over weight. How freaked out should I be by this? no symtoms. my score 7 years ago was about 40. further detail. I have family history of heart disease. Father heart attach at 68 both grandfathers has heart attacks. I have been on statin for 10 years. I see a doctor regularly. my cholesterol is usually about 180-200.
Brief Answer:
High scores/LAD,risk factors for heart disease...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and can say that although you are asymptomatic, your score is high, especially when it comes to LAD.
You have high risk factors for heart disease, including:
- family history
- dyslipidemia
Taken all this into account, I highly recommend to run:
- stress test
- coronarography
for further evaluations.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard
High scores/LAD,risk factors for heart disease...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and can say that although you are asymptomatic, your score is high, especially when it comes to LAD.
You have high risk factors for heart disease, including:
- family history
- dyslipidemia
Taken all this into account, I highly recommend to run:
- stress test
- coronarography
for further evaluations.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard
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