[Gay State Conservative]

Very sorry for your loss,"Toad".However,at the risk of sounding unkind and argumentative....I'm in my mid 60s and have several major risk factors for heart disease.My Cardiologist is a senior staff member at three of the world's most famous hospitals (in Boston) and he's never recommended the "heart scan" you mention.

I wonder if this test just might be a gimmick.

[Skooz]

Bfl

[MayflowerMadam]

Always good to stay on top of things and take good care of yourself, as much as you’re able.

My brother suddenly had a heart attack and died when he was 45, playing on the floor with his four very young children. They watched him die. He had a terrible diet — his choice, and nobody could talk him out of it.

[silverleaf]

I am sorry for your loss
But thank you for taking time to share this

[octex]

Sorry for your loss, CT.

I appreciate the advise you’ve given and have read the thread of comments through about #88.

Saving this for later viewing and research.

[Songcraft]

Sorry to hear about your tragic loss.   Thanks for sharing that advice.   Praying for you and your family.

[mabarker1]

Condolences to You and The Family.

[Yaelle]

I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. Did he have any dietary problems (eg diabetes, or just crappy diet), was his weight normal, did he exercise? So sad, way too young, I am so sorry.

[jmacusa]

My condolences to you and your family. I have recently suffered the loss of a family member.

[trebb]

Sorry for your loss - good advice.

[richardtavor]

Heart scan saved my life. I had one because my Doctor detected a A-Fib. Turns out, I had a 95% blockage in the “Widow Maker” artery. I never had any symptoms, so the surgeon put 3 stints now. Had he not done it, I would have had a major heart attack and probably death, even though I never had shortness of breath, pains, etc. Sorry for your loss, but maybe this message will save lives.