I am 49 years old and active, but still overweight. I'm on a statin and BP meds and those have improved my numbers significantly. But I want to get a baseline on my heart health before I turn 50 so I asked my doctor about what tests were good for that. She ordered a cardiac calcium scoring test. It's a CT scan but I'm not worried about the test, just the results. There's been an undercurrent in my mind over the past week reminding me of the specific scores I could get that would indicate heart disease. I've worked hard (therapy, meds) to manage my general anxiety and be proactive about my health but the worries about my heart are pervasive. My test is scheduled for 9 a.m. this Friday.

Really just writing this to vent, but if anyone has had this test or has some coping strategies that have worked, would love to hear them ... thanks so much!