Calcifications of Arteries

[jetchison]

I recently had a CT Scan that found that "significant calcifications noted".  I immediately went to see my GP and he recommended that I have a nuclear stress test.  This test suggested a minor disruption of blood flow in one of my arteries.  I also paid out of pocket to have a calcium scoring test and the results were alarming.  One ventricle had a score of 552 and total score of 752.  I was then referred to a cardiologist who recommended a heart cath procedure to take a look inside arteries.  The results indicated 30% blockage in left decending ventricle, 20% in another artery nearby, 10-20% in large dominant RCA.  The post diagnosis was mild CAD.  My cardiologist seemed quite pleased by the findings.  I am so confused by the differences of all these tests.  I am almost 70years old, my blood pressure is very good (lisinipro helps), lipid scores are excellent (simvastatin helps), I exercise and attempting to eat healthier.  My dad died of CAD in his mid seventies.  Any advice would be helpful.  

[JCB1606]

Dr is pleased with the findings . Your case is MILD. Why worry. Enjoy your life.

[Occupant]

Just to put this into perspective: I had CT-Scan done 5 years ago. Total score was 1243 with the LAD alone at 782. I am 79 years old now and haven't done a damn thing about it. I should add that the only reason I took the test in the first place was to convince my doctor that I was fine and didn't need to take Statin drugs to reduce my Cholesterol anymore. Well, that failed miserably, but the outcome was the same: I refused the drugs because of numerous side effects.