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To: nickcarraway

I just had a stent in my heart for a 90% blockage. I’m about to have some more tests for plaque in my carotid artery. I’m only in my early 40s. My LDL was a little high (123) last year, but nothing crazy. I had no symptoms.

Now with crestor it’s been 48 and 57 in my last 2 tests.

My mom survived a widowmaker heart attack. Her dad died of one at 39. As my cardiologist said, can’t fix family history.

Get a calcium scan of your heart to look for plaque. It’s cheap quick and painless (and not usually covered by insurance, so it’s <$200).


12 posted on 07/14/2026 1:32:32 PM PDT by CraigEsq (,)
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To: CraigEsq

Take plenty of D3 but ALSO take K2.

K2 pushes Valium into your teeth and bones, and, away from your arteries.

Most docs won’t tell pts this … for some reason. 🤔


16 posted on 07/14/2026 1:36:16 PM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: CraigEsq

Not Valium … apple spell check is funny … CALCIUM!!


17 posted on 07/14/2026 1:37:24 PM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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