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Suggest Treatment For Calcium Build-up In Aorta

We found calcium buildup in my aorta and branches. No symptoms. Female in early 70s Blood pressure controlled (120/70) exercise 5 days/week. LDL 99, HDL 69, Triglyceride 88. Can t take statiin. Terrible cramps. Not diabetic, non-smoker. Stress level totally lowered (retired). Don t want to take medication. Advice, pls.
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
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Hi, there is no specific treatment to control calcifications in the aorta.

What you can do is the strict control of blood pressure, serum levels of LDL cholesterol (below 70), tabagism cessation, strict glycemic control and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The uso of medicines like statins could help with the cholesterol control.

your LDL cholesterol level is close to the therapeutic target of 70 and as you already do all non-pharmacological measures for the control of cholesterol, I believe that to achieve reach this goal you need the help of statins.

I suggest you look for a cardiologist for further research.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help you. Wish you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Calcium Build-up In Aorta

Hi, there is no specific treatment to control calcifications in the aorta. What you can do is the strict control of blood pressure, serum levels of LDL cholesterol (below 70), tabagism cessation, strict glycemic control and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The uso of medicines like statins could help with the cholesterol control. your LDL cholesterol level is close to the therapeutic target of 70 and as you already do all non-pharmacological measures for the control of cholesterol, I believe that to achieve reach this goal you need the help of statins. I suggest you look for a cardiologist for further research. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help you. Wish you good health.