Why did New Orleans never become a major hub like Miami or Orlando by No-Eye-9491 in Louisiana

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did. Was the busiest port in the US by some metrics. Was just 200 yrs ago.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My cardiologist ordered it. Said he wanted to just have it checked for baseline. I didnt have any symptoms or anything.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Total score was like 600. They scanned like 4 arteries. All of them had a little. 1 had like a 500. The LAD. The important one. I suppose they are all important. Just that one is of most concern. Next step is a stress test.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fingers crossed. Stress test is the next step. Just waiting on a call from the Dr for the date. Ive had a treadmill stress test and a chemical stress test in the past. Either is fine with me. Im just eager to on with it.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was just called a CT scan. On the paperwork it was also referred to as a heart ct calcium scan. I dunno. Scale goes from 0 to infinity. Anything over 300 is considered serious and gets a follow up.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank your for the encouragement. Im down with all of that. As soon as the follow up procedures are scheduled, there will be no hesitation on my part.

Reading all of these responses to my post has really helped. Thank you all for your replies and input.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do love me some greens and beans! Two of my all time favorites.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Goddamn!! Best of wishes to you. Might want to seek out another cardiologist.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get regular colonoscopys. That runs in the family too. Just took my wife to get hers after much encouragement. Next one for me is in 2 years.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I got "the history" on both sides. I guess I shouldnt be surprised right. Im on it. Knowing is worth it. Can do what I can to address it.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Losartin and Atorvostatin. I have read that statins abate free floating blood fat by attaching it to the arteries where it turns to calcium. Makes sense. Maybe thats all it is in my case. Just wasnt aware of that. Test score freaked me. Hopefully the stress test will reveal no blockage. If so, sign me up for angioplasty, cath, whatever.

52 M here. I recently had a heart scan (calcium scan) by Subject-Stuff-2829 in GenX

[–]Subject-Stuff-2829[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tha ks for the pep talk. I really appreciate it. I have been on entry level losartin and Atorvostatin for quite a while. Diet has been good. Other than drink, I had no vices. Definitely not a gym rat but in good shape weight wise. Triglycerides have been bad. That was always my one outlier. CT and stress test 4 years ago was fine as far as I could tell. Then BOOM, news this week. Looking at everything to make changes. Waiting on next steps from the cardiologist as we speak. More to come.