Heart Health Insights
Chris shares his journey with a positive calcium score and the importance of understanding the limitations of certain scans in detecting plaque buildup. He delves into the challenges of navigating the medical system and insurance coverage, shedding light on the complexities of heart-related health assessments and treatments.In this clip
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I'm a 32-year-old reasonably healthy individual who just had a CAC score CT scan done due to a family history of early heart disease. I limit my processed foods to almost 0%, but I do not always eat whole foods. My doctor wants to put me on a statin, but what can I do to help reverse or stop the arterial plaque buildup? Also, my cholesterol is consistently normal. Should I be getting checked for any gene mutations to get a better understanding of the cause?
How much faith should be put in the results of a CT scan for a calcium score if I have been diagnosed with atherosclerosis and my LDL and APOB levels are high, but I refuse to take a statin? My father died of heart disease, and my cardiologist has ordered the CT scan.
Can you tell me more about the coronary artery calcium score test in relation to the episode Q\&A 458: Fructose, Triglycerides, Heart Health, Heart Testing, Keto Risks, Statins and the clip Clear Heart Scans?