Hi Diane... My calcium scores came back "perfect" (no calcium deposits/plaque build-up) which was a relief! We were very concerned because I am overweight (aren't many of us?), have a family history of heart disease, have very high cholesterol (for YEARS!) and am already post-menopausal. It was a great to know that I didn't have any problems already brewing that I was not aware of! :-) Based on the results, we elected not to start one of the cholesterol lowering drugs and to try to control it via diet/exercise and to continue to monitor for future changes. I make a point to "move" (either swim/walk/kayak depending on the weather) at least 3 times a week and am working on the diet (down about 10 pounds). Hopefully, this will do the trick and eliminate a few of the risk factors! (If only I could move the clock back 20 years and eliminate the age one too!)
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Hi Diane... My calcium scores came back "perfect" (no calcium deposits/plaque build-up) which was a relief! We were very concerned because I am overweight (aren't many of us?), have a family history of heart disease, have very high cholesterol (for YEARS!) and am already post-menopausal. It was a great to know that I didn't have any problems already brewing that I was not aware of! :-) Based on the results, we elected not to start one of the cholesterol lowering drugs and to try to control it via diet/exercise and to continue to monitor for future changes. I make a point to "move" (either swim/walk/kayak depending on the weather) at least 3 times a week and am working on the diet (down about 10 pounds). Hopefully, this will do the trick and eliminate a few of the risk factors! (If only I could move the clock back 20 years and eliminate the age one too!)
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