Coronary calcium 1600

[UplandGuy]

I am a 60-year old male. I have been treated for hypertension since my 20's and high cholesterol since my 40's.  My numbers were in normal range under medication and I felt great, no symptoms.  Three years ago, my doctor was considering lowering the dosage on my meds, but suggested that I go for a coronary calcium test first.  My score was over 1400.  I immediately went on a dry vegan diet (Caldwell Esselstyn, China Study, Forks Over Knives).  I lost over 20 pounds, feel even better than before, and I went for my 2-year follow up scan and my score came back over 1600!  I didn't expect it to go down, but didn't think it would go up either.  My doctor said it is OK as long as it doesn't go up more than 20% in one year.  Well, it seems to me that 20% is a LOT when you are doing 20% over 1600 vs. 20% over 160.  My doctor does not seem alarmed, does labs, check up and treadmill only once a year.  I feel great, no symptoms.  I go hiking and have good energy levels.  I am more active and in better shape than most of my friends.  Recently, I was turned down for Long Term Care Insurance because of this and it really made me think that maybe I should be more concerned than I am about my situation.  I have not had an angiogram, nor do I want to have one unless necessary.  At 60, I want to plan my retirement.  I would like to work another 6-7 years, but would seriously consider moving that up to 2 years if I cannot reasonably expect to live into my 70s.  While no one has a crystal ball, with my current situation, what should I realistically expect regarding my health and longevity over the next 10-20 years?  Thank you.

[Occupant]

How is your Cholesterol, are you taking Statin drugs? Where is your Calcium distributed? I had a scan 5 years ago with a total score of 1440 and the LAD at 782 - which seems pretty high also. I haven't had any scans since because I am not sure what good they are doing. If I felt I had any heart problems, I would get an Angiogram and not another scan. Judging by where I am today you should be able to make the next 20 years - but don't forget, this is only a sample of one:)