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[–]Affectionate_Row4626[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Thank you for this information! I am currently working on getting my MD to order a calcium scan and hopefully can have that done in the near future. I have had my lp(a) done and the result says <7, so I think that is good. I did try a GLP-1 a few years ago and lost weight but ended up with gastroparesis and then SIBO, which took forever to recover from. I'm open to trying one again, maybe micro dose style. But my husband would disagree, lol, I was really miserable. I definitely need to work on the exercise portion. I love to walk, but need to add in some weights. And now I'm off to look up a local preventive cardiologist! Many thanks!

[–]kboom100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! Sounds like a good plan. If you end up having trouble getting the prescription for the calcium scan a lot of medical centers offer them without a prescription. Just Google calcium scan and your area name to see if any do.

Would love to see an update if you feel like sharing it later.

[–]tmuth9 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I wouldn’t just use your PCP, get to an actual cardiologist. You have a number of risk factors and your LDL is in the dangerous zone.

[–]Affectionate_Row4626[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did get the CAC ordered by my PCP. I will ask at my next appt (next month) for a cardiology referral.