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    Experts: Is cholesterol calculated differently now ?

    I was just looking at his books! I will be honest with you Paleo, I have never really been impressed with my current cardiologist. He is pretty negative, loves to talk doom and gloom, has a reputation of being over vigilant on EVVVERYTHING (ie: 1 BP reading over 140/80 will get you a moderate...
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    Experts: Is cholesterol calculated differently now ?

    Exactly what I was thinking. Yes, using the more common equation... 121 would be the LDL.... on this "direct" test, they are saying 146 is the "dLDL" I guess what I have to figure out is if I will take a statin if offered. My parents are 65(mother) 68(father) and my dad takes a low dose statin...
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    Experts: Is cholesterol calculated differently now ?

    Mystery solved. Clarified by the lab manager at the hospital. so on prior blood tests I had, the Friedwall ? Method was used. on this test, done at a hospital, they use dLDL which is direct LDL... a much more expensive test. so, my numbers are correct: total cholesterol: 181 HDL: 51...
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    Experts: Is cholesterol calculated differently now ?

    Hi there! i don’t take any statins. if 181 is my true total cholesterol, that’s fine.... I can live with the HDL, and the Triglycerides are great..... the LDL seems very high for the way that I eat. If anything, I’m probably too strict of an eater.... the Triglycerides show this, but if 146 LDL...
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    Experts: Is cholesterol calculated differently now ?

    That’s what I’m saying Paleo, either Total Cholesterol is 205 and ldl really is 146, Or LDL is 121 and TC is accurate at 181... or these numbers are just not right period.... or they are using a different equation than they used in the past. Who knows. It’s frustrating, and no one can answer my...
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    Experts: Is cholesterol calculated differently now ?

    I'm pretty frustrated gang. So I have my upcoming annual Echo/Cardiologist appointment next week and I had to have bloodwork done leading up to it. I had it done Thursday, and received a copy of the results on Friday. Not only am I not happy with the numbers as I have been watching my diet and...
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    CT Scan w/Contrast or Echo....which is to be believed? More Accurate?

    I am very very happy. You have no idea. I just don’t want to get my hopes up if not true. I mean, what are the odds my test was mixed up with another persons? Many of you seriously seem to know more about heart disorders than even some physicians I have been to. It’s why I always come here more...
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    CT Scan w/Contrast or Echo....which is to be believed? More Accurate?

    Guys thanks for all your replies..... so is a ascending aorta or descending aorta considered more the “root” ?? (I presume descending) Trust me, I hope the CT scan is the more accurate. My skepticism is not if a CT scan is valuable, obviously it is for many applications. My skepticism is that...
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    CT Scan w/Contrast or Echo....which is to be believed? More Accurate?

    Thanks for the reply guys, and that above was very informative. I think my biggest concern is although I want to believe the CT scan results, I’m skeptical. Could all those ECHO’s have really been that inaccurate?
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    CT Scan w/Contrast or Echo....which is to be believed? More Accurate?

    Hi forum, it's been awhile. I have a question. Since 2012 I have had what was said to be a stable aortic root at 4.1.... I take 50mg of Metoprolol which keeps the Blood Pressure in check. After having 5 consecutive annual ECHO's which have all ranged from 3.8 to 4.1 on the root measurement, my...
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    Rowing Machines....safe for cardiac patients to use?

    I wouldn't see any reason why not..... our friends at the Cleveland Clinic wouldn't call 4.2 and aneurysm.... they would call that an "enlargement".... they don't use the "A" word until 4.6 on up....... I am not a doctor, but everything I read, between 4.0 to 5.0 cm....most are clear to lift 50%...
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    Please tell me about some coping strategies you use or used to deal with heart issues

    Hi BackDoc, I hope all is well for you. I 100% understand the reason I was told to stop the weights, however I think his idea of weightlifting & mine differ. In 20 years of lifting, I don't think I ever was red faced & grunting to lift anything. ( I have always been more in it for health &...
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    Please tell me about some coping strategies you use or used to deal with heart issues

    I will check that book out for sure. Sounds perfect for my needs. That's the worst thing I do, I create a negative feedback loop of what-if's..... then find myself almost sad that "what if" meds and exercise mean that I don't have surgical intervention for 8 years? 12 years? ..... for most, that...
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    Back from the cath lab. . .

    Great story Steve, I always enjoy reading your posts, as the details make me feel as though I am in the room with you. I know you are ready to get this behind you, and it sounds like you have a great team. Best wishes
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    Out of the waiting room

    Agian- congrats, I am jealous.
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    Please tell me about some coping strategies you use or used to deal with heart issues

    Watch and wait is horrible because for 3 days now, it feels like someone has hit the pause button on my life (as far as my mental torment) ...as for outward appearance, I am putting on a good show.... still went to the gym everyday like I normally would. No one suspects a thing. My wife knows...
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    Please tell me about some coping strategies you use or used to deal with heart issues

    I actually joined in 2009, but due to a complete PC crash, and I think maybe Hank was on vacation? So I just re-registered in 2011 The short version..... In 2009....had a panic attack that landed me in E.R..... released a few hours upon arrival Few days later at my G.P......I (not he) requested...
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    Please tell me about some coping strategies you use or used to deal with heart issues

    Could be either pre-op or post op.... But what were some strategies or coping skills, or things you did to relax leading up to tests, results, changes in meds, procedures...etc.. With my doctor now calling my "situation" an aneurysm, I am going outta my mind here. I don't know if I should say...
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    First Echo in 2.5 years tomorrow a.m. ....kinda nervous/excited

    He didn't really tell me what the script was for last year.....he said take this it will help.... I called his nursing staff back a week later and said I am not sure why he has me on high blood pressure meds, my numbers are only slightly elevated in your office.... 120's/130's over 60's/70's any...
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    First Echo in 2.5 years tomorrow a.m. ....kinda nervous/excited

    So I got the results back from my ECHO & blood work...and not really what I was hoping for. As for blood work, my M.D. seemed to be very happy with that... Cholesterol = 175 Blood Glucose = 92 All hepatic numbers smack dab in the middle of normal range. I am 198lbs, at 5"10..... BUT i have a 33...
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