What an honest doctor. Very good info. 59yrs old just had my CAC scan on 8-4-22. Came back zero. My dad had lots b4 he passed so family Dr recommended it. Only 71 dollars to perform. Worth it! Kaiser insurance wanted me to consider statins first before they would give me the test. Screw that....I did it on my own. San Jose Ca
@@robkoering2702 SimonMed imaging in Santa Clara. They actually have several all over the bay area. I got a referral from a doctor . He didn't charge me anything. The imaging was 71 bucks.
Insurance and doctors only do tests after an incident or symptoms. I prefer to be proactive and have paid for several tests myself. You don't need a doctor's order for blood tests or CT scans.
The "Loss Leader" comment really got me. I will forever look at my Doctor as a Salesperson 1st and a doctor 2nd. I think we often forget that healthcare is for profit industry.
Hello Dr. Davis, I love your channel, I just did calcium score and my cardiologist told me I have no significant coronary disease because my score was 37, however he told me that that won’t protect my brain, as he put it that those arteries can attack my brain and I can suffer stroke” that’s exactly his words.. he is very well known MSH doc but he is immigrant as I am, so our English is not the best . So, he insists that I take statins because my LDL was 165.. few month ago. I’ve been taking statins since 2007 and I stop taking them like a year ago, because my legs were cramped and ever since I stop taking STATINS I feel great I exercise and I think I’m in great shape.. I’m 64 by the way.. what’s your take on this. How I can lower my LDL cholesterol without statins Thank you Dr.Davis
Thank You Dr. Davis! You are a true giant among men. Your honesty is so refreshing. It is what I have expected all along with every Doctor I have ever known. You belong to just a tiny handful that have lived up to my expectations of professionalism and humanity.
hmmm, god must been watching me bc he brought this video to me to watch. I just had my first heart scan and cholesterol test and my doctor visit to read the result will be this week interesting to find out what he had to say from the result. I want to thank you Dr. Davis for your video keep up with the videos.
I'm so glad I found this video. I've been having discomfort in my chest for a few weeks, which could be due to anxiety issues, and I have my first cardiology consult coming up in a couple weeks. Your words have definitely given me something to keep in mind while talking with him. It's so sad that our health isn't of the utmost concern for many doctors and facilities. Instead of trying to get to the root cause of an issue, they're only concerned about how much money we'll bring in.
I've had anxiety for years and being put diagnosed with high blood pressure about 1yr&1/2 ago its been so puzzling to know exactly when I'm having heart racing palpitations early in the morning after I've already taken my hb medication, arthritis, and my auto-immune med.. I'll go back to sleep and then wake up, and if I'm still feeling those same heart palpitations I'll take my Xanax thinking it might be my anxiety and sometimes it has been, but others I've had to take my emergency hb little pill and lay down again for a bit and when I get back up, I do feel better.. so I'm now scheduled for a CT to check for possible blockage in arteries.. now I'm really confused
@@bert1450 For me, it turned out to be anxiety. We did one of those tests where they score the calcium buildup in the arteries. Got a score of 0, which is what you want. I'm glad you're doing better!
Ugggh, I've got my first one tonight, I cancelled the CT angiogram... let's find out if there's some plaque first before we inject the nuclear dye... Not looking forward to any bad news, wish me luck. Good vid, thx
I’m 53 and told I have high cholesterol. I had an echocardiogram and everything was great. But my cardiologist is insisting that I stay on REPATHA I have to inject every 2 weeks even though I feel sick for 5-7 days each injection. She told me if I don’t take Repatha (or equivalent) that I’m setting myself up for an early grave/heart attack/stroke ! Yesterday she told me I needed a Chemical Stress Test in CT w/Dye . I’ve had SOOO many CT scans, MRI, X-rays over the years (those were from many injuries, chronic illness, autoimmune, chronic migraines etc.) I’m concerned about the nuclear exposure . I feel like many New/Younger Drs tend to order a barrage of tests and prescriptions after 1 visit! (My family GP retired 4 yrs ago ) I’m having trouble finding a Dr who Listens & Doesn’t Jump The Gun On Diagnosis, medications , tests & surgery. Any advice you could give would be a true gift and very appreciated!! Thank You either way, because your videos are extremely helpful!💜💜💜💜
I've also noticed the young ones (even though their generation has been majorly messed up on drugs) will write a prescription and order MANY tests if you have good insurance. If you're on public insurance they're conservative.
Your high blood pressure is not gonna kill you this medication they put you on well, I have something in mind might help both of us. Are you interested? Please let me know. Thank you and God bless you.
@@maryabraham9182 I’m so sorry, I edited my post. I meant to say I have high Cholesterol. My blood pressure actually runs very low. Do your opinions stay the same with my correction? Again I apologize. Any advice I welcome openly. I want to get healthy. Last time I saw my GP , I expressed my desire to get off some prescriptions (Zoloft being one) and he recommended instead that I ADD On another to the Zoloft . Seriously?! I was like…Hello….did u even listen to what I said? Then the nurse came back in after he left and tried to pressure me into a tetanus shot & shingles. I said NO repeatedly!! Why the push for these?
Thanks for the information. After my CT scan, the doctor that ordered it (my endocrinologist) said I needed to see a cardiologist immediately. He added that ai might have to get stents. My cardiologist laughed and said he had the same numbers. Having no symptoms and after an extra test or two, he said I would have to just be checked every two years or so.
Dr, please don’t take this personally - I love you. I’ve been on a keto diet for the last 20 years (the only way I’ve found to manage my weight and general well being) thus having high LDL, my doctors keep trying to make me take a statin. Just had a coronary calcium ct and have a score of zero. Yet my doctor still insists that I must be on a statin to reduce long term risk. I wish you were my doctor…
Find another doctor. With a zero score the guidelines don't call for a statin. My wife's doctor stopped bugging her when she showed him her zero score.
The LMHR keto study clearly shows there isn't a risk of metaboliclly healthy people with high LDL lipoproteins in a ketogenic setting. You don't need a statin you need a new doctor.
I’m impressed with how many comments your are answering and addressing. That quite a commitment, subbed. I’m a male in my 40s, I want to get my heart scanned. I personally have heard way to many horror stories of statins. How , well I’ve had many RVs over the years up north, hung out and fished with all the retired guys. I’ve heard plenty from those guys. I have Ins but am willing to pay out of pocket. I’m thinking people are so accepting of meds, because that’s all they sell on tv these days. They don’t call it television programming by mistake. Just saying
Thank you for this information! I was frustrated my husband’s doctor and cardiologist had him get an angiogram catheterization after getting what turned out to be a false positive echo stress test. I’d wanted him to get CAC first, but they ignored my suggestion. Lots of money and unnecessary risk for nothing. His CAC we finally did after the invasive procedure was barely above zero. Mine was zero. We both just wanted to know our risk after my brother died unexpectedly at 59 of heart failure.
This sort of behavior is inexcusable, Suzy. I would make your feelings known to those doctors and never allow them to exploit you or your husband again.
Actually, you never said why they ordered the angiogram. Remember, he said the coronary calcium score is for asymptomatic individuals. Not everyone's head needs to be on the chopping block. That's just plain irresponsible.
Very interesting. About 10 years ago my wife and I had a CAC done. Hers was 3 mine was 1187. They suggested a Nuclear Stress Test. It came back inconclusive, so they did an angiogram and it came back 20% blockage in the LAD (the widow maker.) Fast forward, I had an irregular EKG so they suggested I have a nuclear CT done. Well, the cardiologist said my heart was functioning normally. I've been taking K2 with mk7, D3 and IP6 ever since 2012. This same cardiologist told my wife's friend that she needed a stint. She went to Las Vegas to get it done because they live in Henderson NV. Doctor told her she didn't and asked who said she did. So I don't know what to believe. I certainly don't believe Dr. Bhambi in Bakersfield California.
Thank you so much . So glad I stumbled upon your site. I am 65, play tennis 3-4 times week. Good cholesterol. Got a CT scan out of curiosity. Score of 725! Primary care doc put me on a low dose statin and baby aspirin. Sent me for a Nuclear stress test which I passed easily. I know my diet has caused this. Have put on weight in past 4 years, pizza, chocolate. So now I am on your diet in past 6 weeks. Here is my question. If I start on vitamin K will it reverse the stabilization of the statin on my calcified plaque and cause a break off?
You have magnificent control over your score, Di, but it won't come through statin drugs or cutting dietary fat. Take a look at my Undoctored Inner Circle where we discuss these issues in-depth, including via two-way live video.
I,m happily allergic to statins and other cholesterol lowering drugs, so do not take them, my triglycerides are very good and HDL is high. Will take a look at your inner circle, thanks.
Thank you very much for the information you share with us. Hope you can give a lecture to our Cardiologist here in the Philippines. God bless you always.
In Canada you cannot get a CT scan unless your doctor requests it. But you can get it in Detroit for $180.00 . I have only had ultrasound sound test done. 3 years no progression. 3 years grain free ! 🔥🏋️♂️🙏✌🇨🇦🇨🇦🥦🥑🍖🍗💗
I am in Canada and asked for the scan. My Dr. referred me to a cardiologist first. I then asked my cardiologist for the scan and he granted me it. Had it a week later with a score of 0. Both Dr. and cardiologist want me on a Statin as my LDL is slightly elevated due to eating high protein and high fat diet. 🤦♂️
I recently had a Cardiac Calcium Score. My Doctor office called me and I was told I had a widow maker! I'm a former Paramedic so I wasn't about to worry about it yet. I asked what my score was? I was told 60 and to double up on my cholesterol medicine. I didn't know what that number meant. I did some research and it's a very low number and all the recommendations are to increase your medication and avoid alcohol and to be active, ie exercise.
Fmb12 it’s under 100 so your score of 60 is safe.I don’t know why your doctor is overdramatising everything mine came back as 27 my doctor said keep doing what you’re doing see you in 5 years.
Do any of those procedures when you have a blockage help reduce a heart attack? what "medical procedures" reduces a heart attack risk if your artery's are clogged up. Not talking about diet and exercise. actual surgery's.
Just had my first scan this morning, $50 with heart Month special. It was 767 with left main at 95, left ant 556, LCX 35.5, RCA 80.2. What would you recommend I do next? I have not talked to my primary Dr yet. Thanks for sharing this info!
Great video Dr. Davis. My score came back in the 700 range. I don't smoke or drink. I have a healthy diet. I had mitral valve repair surgery fourteen years ago, and the leaflets were attached to a Gore-tex loop. The highest score on my test is for the artery closest to the mitral valve. Is it possible the Gore-tex was mistaken for the artery and they concluded it had a lot of calcium?
It's refreshing to hear someone point out the very limited benefit from testing in asymptomatic therapy. I'm dubious about your comments on medical therapies, though.
I’ve had a cough for eight years. Just got worse. I have been taking the vitamin k2 and has helped dissolved a ganglion cyst on my wrist. My chiropractor took ex rays. High calcium. Cholesterols high. Only eat organic food. Glad I came across your video.
you can't see calcium in your heart on an X-ray. you have to have a contrast die angiogram CT. at least it's not lung cancer - any cough should be seen by a DOCTOR - any cough that doesn't resolve is either cancer, an esophogus issue or something else, you must get it checked.
Look at the multimillion dollar Taj Mahal looking clinics being built all over tbe place. Where do you think they get that money? This is big corporate business, just as heartless as Dow Chemical or Exxon Mobil. They don't care how sick you are. They DO want to keep you alive though, so you can keep paying them! WE have to heal ourselves!
For years doctors have tried to get me on statins, high fat plus running would bring the numbers they wanted, eventually I just told them to show me an 80 year old with low cholesterol and I would go on statins. Still no takers!
Is a lexiscan the same thing as a ct scan? After yearly lexiscans done in my cardiologist office he told me there was nothing wrong with my heart and no way it could go bad so fast. 3 months later I was in emergency about to get a quintuple coronary bypass. My surgeon said I needed a new cardiologist. My new cardiologist said those Lexiscans are moneymakers for doctors and not accurate. Moral of the story is go to the hospital for any scans and not at the doctors office.
I'm an 83 year old female. I got the CAC coronary heart test for calcium recently. Total score was 117. Three arteries were 0 - one was 37 and the "widow maker" artery was 80. I am in the process of lowering my cholesterol. My sugar and blood pressure are good. I know a stress test well result in the radioactive/nuclear test will be next. I don't wish to do this. I also know my cardiologist will almost demand a statin drug. I wish there was a way to talk to you!! What kind of doctor would you recommend? I would like one that were feel like you do.
Thank you for this video, Dr Davis. I've already had tons of blood tests, and I have wanted to get this heart CT test for a long time, but unfortunately I do not have a doctor, and where I live you can not get a heart CT scan without a doctor's prescription.
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealthDr just took this test today CT cardiac scoring test. They did no needle or fluid, is this normal? I literally just went into the machine with stickers hooked on my chest. Told to hold my breath for a few seconds, a few times and was out in 5 minutes. Just wanted to know if this was ok?
Ok, but heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US. Understanding that you see value in the calcium score, what else are you recommending as preventative and early warning tests?
Do you know what is cheap and it is clinically most diagnostic? 12 lead 48hour holter and telling the patient to be active. The holter is $280-370 and the software is free.
Slightly off topic. Dr. Davis some factors that have some value in cholesterol testing is the triglyceride/HDL ratio, total c/hdl ratio and ldl/hdl ratio. Can you comment on these ratios and their impact on cvd? Thanks
The only ratio I pay attention to is the Trig/HDL ration; I aim for 1.0 or less. Even better, go beyond these ratios and have a NMR lipoprotein analysis--far more information.
Very interesting. My calcium scores for the last few years were: 400+, 542 & 609. Have been on statins for about 40 yrs (age 70). Currently on high dose Crestor and low dose Zetia which doctor believes will reduce the calcium blockage. Found 30% blockage in LDA 5 yrs ago. Not overweight & exercise regularly (gym + walk several miles daily). History of heart disease in family.
I have this done next month. I was suspicious as to why. This pretty much confirms my suspicion. I'll do it anyway but will keep my bullshit filter fully engaged.…
Manuel, it seems your regimen is not working for you, if you're doing all that and not seeing improvement in your labs or scans. I think you should address the food addiction first and get on Dr. Williams plan to save your life.
Yes, my husband had a CT last summer, and his score was 914 but the real one which nobody explained that the volume score is 666 and went to the cardiologist and he even touched him and prescribed statins and something for in case he has a heart attack, of course I know better didn’t take the medication start Keto fasting and supplements, D3 K2 niacin, omega 3 vitamin C magnesium selenium, stress management exercise and sleep and ah preying a lot haha
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealth I've been taking "Koncentrated K" + 10,000 IU's D3 daily for the last ten months, after a chest X-RAY showed calcification in my aorta. Had the CAC scan last week. The widowmaker is 6%, the other three are 0. I also had blood work last week. The P.A. said my D-25 is near the top of the range at 94.3, and said I should cut back to 2000 IU's D3, and take them every other day. Am I over doing the D3?
@@jselectronics8215 I've read that D3 near 100 range can make it extremely difficult to get cancer. I wouldn't go below 5k/day, but that's just MHO. I also take Koncentrated K.
@@jselectronics8215 Naturopath said 75-85 is optimal range if we're using evidence based Medicine. These ranges change if you have autoimmune. Then the range goes upward.
I have chest pain often because of Gerd (i think) but my doctor suggested me to do ct angiography tomorrow and also a cardiac usg. She also said I have RBBB that needs to be checked whether its a normal variation. Do u have any suggestion on this? Ah I also have my blood done, the CK value is 25 (the standard should be equal or below 24). My heart rate also went up a lot when I got covid 12 days ago and I was given so many medicines related to heart attack.
Why should a patient give any weight at all to saving money for the insurer? Only health benefit vs. health risk would enter into my personal decision process.
what has been frustrating for me is after over 10 years of AFIB and episodes of bradycardia I am being considered for a pacemaker. I have been on a beta blocker for over 10 years and three ablations, I had cardiac ultrasound, nuclear stress test and then told I needed the CTA. After three hours of taking meds prior to the scan, the radiologist decided he would not proceed because my heart rate would not go low enough to scan. Now I am worried, will the cardiologist proceed with a pacemaker that could be unnecessary. I wonder if this CTA is necessary at all-
Your ignorance does not win you a prize. You were being vaccinated to protect others. So much for being a good citizen. I lost colleagues to covid, who were trying to save lives. Go vote for the moron. They go hand in hand.
I’m glad they have testing because too many times things are passed off then low and behold you have an issue, become ill or die and it could have been avoided. People get tested and do your due diligence.
Dr. Davis, I've been with lots of chase pain (presure) on and off for past 7 months, everything started after my second vaccine😔 pain lasting sometimes for days, day and night. My cardiologist did som tests like EKG, and Echocardiogram... but everything looks ok... will you recommend the
I had a recent Heart CT scan and was shocked at my score of 1600. I’ve had high cholesterol for over 40 years. My primary care doctor is very concerned and I have been a wreck since first learning of this score. I ride a bicycle 3 times a week and never experienced and chest discomfort. Had a stress test a year ago and results were good. I’m 6 feet tall and 188 pounds. Not sure what to do at this point.
Hi Tom Stay positive eat salads with grilled chicken maybe and be active and for sure stay away from stress. By eating only two meals a day I went from 219 to 183 or so and have a ton of flavored drops in me water. Movement is medicine as you probably already know. I hope you doing well now.I see ya wrote this 10 months ago. Skip
How come I saw two different people around 65 one said he was a department head who was the first in his office to have the scan he said 8 months earlier he had a good stress test he felt good . Any way after the scan he said he needed a triple bypass . Same with another gentleman he needed a quadruple bypass they both said it was the scan that saved there life’s . I don’t understand please help.
i wish you were my doctor. i took statin for 17 yrs and stopped last year so, I decided to do a CAC test. After the test shortly I received a call that said they rescored it and it was 150. So, they referred me to a cardiologist. Cardio wanted me to get back on statin but I refused d/t several ugly side effects I had for yrs of taking it. He suggested Repatha. I tried one dose but got severe migraine, swollen finger and nausea. Had a repeat CAC with contrast and my score came back 1.5 without luminal narrowing. I did have plaques in my thoracic descending aorta. I have done the LPPT and all my vascular inflammation are normal except for my Apo-B but on my 2nd test just this Sept, my Apo-B actually went down by 101 pts. Still, my PCP abd cardio insisted and recommended statin therapy. I am just very frustrated with them. I am working on lowering my Apo-B. I am less than 14 pts to normal. Thank you for this video!
I told my doc I didn’t want to have this test done, so he snuck in another blood test (Apo, or something like that) to try to scare me about my “high cholesterol” and get me on a statin. 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you i had one yesterday and they didtell me what the number were they were more intested in gett me admitted in greeenville nc i knew that i had a stroke and it was by me stressig with family so i told then no and i was leaving for i need a second opinion for thydidntme the ct scan im dealing with more stress and I change my diet stwrting today and recessing sstress
The CT calcium scan should be a routine test. I'm with the military health system and I was told that they wouldn't do a CT scan unless I was on statins.
So I have several cardiovascular issues Including CHF , Coranary Artery Spasms, Chronic Systolic HF , uncontrollable hypertension some genetic disorders of the heart as a whole and the Coranary Artery I'm 34 Symtoms started following a Non-STEMI February 15th 2023 Had a stress test then Echocardiogram which lead to a Heart Cath Over the course of the year Symtoms have gotten so much worse Had a additional Echocardiogram August 2024 September 28th 2024 I had a STEMI acute MI Had a emergency Heart cath which documented the Coranary Artery Spasms I switched Cardiologist and medical systems Scheduled my Cardiac MRI today - doctors reasons was to fully isolated EF , see if the Spasms have created any damage. Follow up from Heart cath on 28th to ensure everything is found via any Genetic disorders ( very extensive family history of Cardiovascular issues , and Sudden Cardiac related deaths Mom, Moms twin and moms other sister ) After whatching your video I am curious why it took 2 Heart caths , 2 Echocardiograms 1 stress test to get a Cardiac MRI ? And if I would fall into the category as a viable candidate to benefit from a Cardic MRI ?
Dr Davis please inform me whether having one stent makes the cac scan worthless. My cardiologist said the cac does no good for people with stents. And he said there is nothing he could do anyway with a high score as only life style change with niacin corrects it. Please comment on cac test for me and also whether there is little value in them. Thank you.
Wow, p: Completely wrong. You can indeed have a CAC scan, but they just cannot score your stented artery. Because one artery is missing from the scoring process, the total score cannot be used for prognostication, but it can be used for TRACKING. Fire your doctor.
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealth what if each of the three arteries are scented. would can scan be of any benefit. my cardio says no reason to get in my situation.
William Davis Yes, I’m sure because he called to double check and also discussed it with the doctor. The stent was put in before the scan. The print out said the stent could distort the number. He has also eaten low carb since July 2018 and lost 50 lbs and is no longer overweight.
@@nerakonaip I suspect your husband's score was severely miscalculated due to artifacts generated from the stent. It would be good to get his scored re-assessed and make sure they ignore the stented artery and evaluate only the unstented arteries.
My husband was having slight chest pain while walking but he could still walk 8/9 km with the pain that stayed stable His echo test was normal CT Calcium score test was normal stress test was like 85% but CT angiogram was more than 80% in one artery 69% in the other and 50s in the third He has his angiogram tomorrow So scared what the doctors will say now that I know they can cook up any story to earn from his insurance I hope not a bypass
I have Mild aortic regurgitation valve...high cloesteral but good is good... active 72 year young lady active pilates yoga walking weights swimming ... good nutrition no sugar etc........ parents had congestive heart condition ...lived to be 92 and 86... older sister died of subdural hematoma ...was on cummatin?....and over weight ... should I have calcium CT scan without contrast....dr.ordered if I want to take .... after echo test... that revealed regurgitation....I hate radiation .....and having oral surgery ... they take CBCT scan... I'm concerned thanks...not on staying ...and Dr knows I don't want to be on them...❤️❤️❤️
Having CT Angio with contrast today and the hospital radiology dept called me yesterday to say my portion is $1700+ and I have to pay a minimum of a third today or my appt will be canceled 🙄
I'm a little worried about mine since they said, they were going to give me a beta blocker to slow my heart down, I'm not so sure that a good idea. Before all of this they gave me a stress test that I failed, then they decided to give me an atomic stress test and I told them that it was a bad idea. But they did it anyway and as soon as they did my left arm and chest started hurting, they rushed my from one side of the hospital to the other side where the emergency room was and said, I almost had a heart attack. That's my point, they didn't listen to me, they just did what someone else told them to do and almost killed me doing it. I wasn't to happy with their performance that day. But slowing my heart down, hell it might stop all together and adrenaline will definitely give me a heart attack because we all ready went threw that with the stress test. So they can't bring me back with adrenaline. Hopefully the nitro pills will save me. I had a left heart caf after the failed stress test. They are doing the Ct scan to see if it's gotten worst. So a lot of what you are saying doesn't make much since. The doctor said, the scan was to see if I had more blockage but you just said, it doesn't do that. So who is right my doctor who is the best in town or you?
@@williamtownsend4978 stress test is just walking on a tread mill while they monitor your heart, the one to worry about is the Atomic stress test because once they give you the shot they can't undo it. I got stent put in 2 months ago.
I had a scan of two different areas one of the chest and number two of the abdomen and pelvic area. These scans were done at the same time. My comment/ question is: does anyone know if it's normal procedure for a doctor to order an oral contrast AND a intravenous contrast for the same CT scan??
hi doctor my mother had an ct scan and they said she had panic attack stress in the scan they said she have to do a stan catheterization next week she has high blood pressure and is owerweight what can she do?
I'm 48 5'8 168lbs. I have family history of heart disease, and genetically high cholesterol. My Dr. has me on 20mg lipitor. my LDL is 104 so he wants to bump my Lipitor to 40mg. He wants my LDL around 60. Going in for my first heart CT heart scan in a couple weeks. I had some issues with heart palpations and fluttering. Thought it might be A-fib since my dad has it. I really have no idea if Statins really work, but my Dr. really believes in them.
The TYPE of LDL is what really needs to be known as big fluffy ones aren't the dangerous ones compared to the smaller dense ones. I'd be more concerned if your Trig/HDL ratio was high. Cholesterol in and of itself isn't the culprit UNLESS you're trying to sell me statins(i.e., big pharma)
Make sure your getting enough potassium... I've had similar issues for decades...additionally night time leg cramping, Took a 1000mgs of potassium a day for a couple of weeks, AFIB and cramps disappeared.. Took the NOW brand 1/4 tea spoon 2x a day I would go to the Dr and all my blood work would come back with in normal range's Good luck FYI...statins will kill you... Lipitor will raise you blood sugar levels significantly and send you into pre diabetes
I’m just coming across this. I had a stress test that showed a small area of ischemia and they want to do CTA because of that. I have had chest discomfort and shortness of breath after exercise. Should I get it done?
Anybody watching this video who has any sickness or heart disease I hope you will be healed
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What an honest doctor. Very good info. 59yrs old just had my CAC scan on 8-4-22. Came back zero. My dad had lots b4 he passed so family Dr recommended it. Only 71 dollars to perform. Worth it! Kaiser insurance wanted me to consider statins first before they would give me the test. Screw that....I did it on my own. San Jose Ca
Where did you get it done?
@@robkoering2702 Do you live in San Jose?
@@robkoering2702 SimonMed imaging in Santa Clara. They actually have several all over the bay area. I got a referral from a doctor . He didn't charge me anything. The imaging was 71 bucks.
Insurance and doctors only do tests after an incident or symptoms. I prefer to be proactive and have paid for several tests myself. You don't need a doctor's order for blood tests or CT scans.
Wow! Take statins because we're too cheap to pay part of the cost of a quick scan! Kaiser Permanente used to be considered a good provider.
The "Loss Leader" comment really got me. I will forever look at my Doctor as a Salesperson 1st and a doctor 2nd. I think we often forget that healthcare is for profit industry.
You are 'The Man' Dr Davis!!
No one else out there is telling us this stuff. It makes so much sense!
Nice to hear, Ian!
Hello Dr. Davis, I love your channel, I just did calcium score and my cardiologist told me I have no significant coronary disease because my score was 37, however he told me that that won’t protect my brain, as he put it that those arteries can attack my brain and I can suffer stroke” that’s exactly his words.. he is very well known MSH doc but he is immigrant as I am, so our English is not the best . So, he insists that I take statins because my LDL was 165.. few month ago. I’ve been taking statins since 2007 and I stop taking them like a year ago, because my legs were cramped and ever since I stop taking STATINS I feel great I exercise and I think I’m in great shape.. I’m 64 by the way.. what’s your take on this. How I can lower my LDL cholesterol without statins
Thank you Dr.Davis
Thanks so much Doctor Davis for ALL your helpful information! You really care about helping people and not just making money off of them.
Thanks for noticing, jb!
Thank You Dr. Davis! You are a true giant among men. Your honesty is so refreshing. It is what I have expected all along with every Doctor I have ever known. You belong to just a tiny handful that have lived up to my expectations of professionalism and humanity.
That was very nice to hear, Reevin!
hmmm, god must been watching me bc he brought this video to me to watch. I just had my first heart scan and cholesterol test and my doctor visit to read the result will be this week interesting to find out what he had to say from the result. I want to thank you Dr. Davis for your video keep up with the videos.
I'm so glad I found this video. I've been having discomfort in my chest for a few weeks, which could be due to anxiety issues, and I have my first cardiology consult coming up in a couple weeks. Your words have definitely given me something to keep in mind while talking with him.
It's so sad that our health isn't of the utmost concern for many doctors and facilities. Instead of trying to get to the root cause of an issue, they're only concerned about how much money we'll bring in.
I've had anxiety for years and being put diagnosed with high blood pressure about 1yr&1/2 ago its been so puzzling to know exactly when I'm having heart racing palpitations early in the morning after I've already taken my hb medication, arthritis, and my auto-immune med.. I'll go back to sleep and then wake up, and if I'm still feeling those same heart palpitations I'll take my Xanax thinking it might be my anxiety and sometimes it has been, but others I've had to take my emergency hb little pill and lay down again for a bit and when I get back up, I do feel better.. so I'm now scheduled for a CT to check for possible blockage in arteries.. now I'm really confused
@@jackyalfarogalindo72 I hope you're able to get to the bottom of it!
it could also be fascia tissue, or thoracic/cervical spine...,.
or spike protein
@@bert1450 For me, it turned out to be anxiety. We did one of those tests where they score the calcium buildup in the arteries. Got a score of 0, which is what you want.
I'm glad you're doing better!
Great video Dr. Davis. Thanks!
Thanks for the honesty.
Always great information. ARA in Austin Texas is offering self referral CAC screening for 75.00.
Just be careful, Debra!
Ugggh, I've got my first one tonight, I cancelled the CT angiogram... let's find out if there's some plaque first before we inject the nuclear dye... Not looking forward to any bad news, wish me luck. Good vid, thx
Excellent overview. Look forward to the 3 part program.
I’m 53 and told I have high cholesterol. I had an echocardiogram and everything was great. But my cardiologist is insisting that I stay on REPATHA I have to inject every 2 weeks even though I feel sick for 5-7 days each injection. She told me if I don’t take Repatha (or equivalent) that I’m setting myself up for an early grave/heart attack/stroke !
Yesterday she told me I needed a Chemical Stress Test in CT w/Dye . I’ve had SOOO many CT scans, MRI, X-rays over the years (those were from many injuries, chronic illness, autoimmune, chronic migraines etc.) I’m concerned about the nuclear exposure .
I feel like many New/Younger Drs tend to order a barrage of tests and prescriptions after 1 visit! (My family GP retired 4 yrs ago ) I’m having trouble finding a Dr who Listens & Doesn’t Jump The Gun On Diagnosis, medications , tests & surgery.
Any advice you could give would be a true gift and very appreciated!! Thank You either way, because your videos are extremely helpful!💜💜💜💜
I've also noticed the young ones (even though their generation has been majorly messed up on drugs) will write a prescription and order MANY tests if you have good insurance. If you're on public insurance they're conservative.
Your high blood pressure is not gonna kill you this medication they put you on well, I have something in mind might help both of us. Are you interested? Please let me know. Thank you and God bless you.
@@maryabraham9182 I’m so sorry, I edited my post. I meant to say I have high Cholesterol. My blood pressure actually runs very low.
Do your opinions stay the same with my correction? Again I apologize.
Any advice I welcome openly. I want to get healthy. Last time I saw my GP , I expressed my desire to get off some prescriptions (Zoloft being one) and he recommended instead that I ADD On another to the Zoloft . Seriously?! I was like…Hello….did u even listen to what I said? Then the nurse came back in after he left and tried to pressure me into a tetanus shot & shingles. I said NO repeatedly!! Why the push for these?
Thanks for the information. After my CT scan, the doctor that ordered it (my endocrinologist) said I needed to see a cardiologist immediately. He added that ai might have to get stents. My cardiologist laughed and said he had the same numbers. Having no symptoms and after an extra test or two, he said I would have to just be checked every two years or so.
Thank you for your brutal honesty, Dr. Davis - I hit the subscribe button!
Phenomenal info....fantastic video. Many thanks!!!
Dr, please don’t take this personally - I love you. I’ve been on a keto diet for the last 20 years (the only way I’ve found to manage my weight and general well being) thus having high LDL, my doctors keep trying to make me take a statin. Just had a coronary calcium ct and have a score of zero. Yet my doctor still insists that I must be on a statin to reduce long term risk. I wish you were my doctor…
Hi @Dave Rei, can you share what your diet consist of from day to day on keto diet?
Find another doctor. With a zero score the guidelines don't call for a statin. My wife's doctor stopped bugging her when she showed him her zero score.
Say no. Find another doctor out of your area
The LMHR keto study clearly shows there isn't a risk of metaboliclly healthy people with high LDL lipoproteins in a ketogenic setting. You don't need a statin you need a new doctor.
Btw my total cholesterol is 400. Zero CAC score after half a decade of keto/carnivore. LDL isn't responsible for atherosclerosis.
I’m impressed with how many comments your are answering and addressing. That quite a commitment, subbed. I’m a male in my 40s, I want to get my heart scanned.
I personally have heard way to many horror stories of statins. How , well I’ve had many RVs over the years up north, hung out and fished with all the retired guys. I’ve heard plenty from those guys.
I have Ins but am willing to pay out of pocket. I’m thinking people are so accepting of meds, because that’s all they sell on tv these days. They don’t call it television programming by mistake. Just saying
Excellent video. I hope most doctors see this and stop misleading patients.
Thank you for this information! I was frustrated my husband’s doctor and cardiologist had him get an angiogram catheterization after getting what turned out to be a false positive echo stress test. I’d wanted him to get CAC first, but they ignored my suggestion. Lots of money and unnecessary risk for nothing. His CAC we finally did after the invasive procedure was barely above zero. Mine was zero. We both just wanted to know our risk after my brother died unexpectedly at 59 of heart failure.
This sort of behavior is inexcusable, Suzy. I would make your feelings known to those doctors and never allow them to exploit you or your husband again.
Actually, you never said why they ordered the angiogram. Remember, he said the coronary calcium score is for asymptomatic individuals. Not everyone's head needs to be on the chopping block. That's just plain irresponsible.
Very interesting. About 10 years ago my wife and I had a CAC done. Hers was 3 mine was 1187. They suggested a Nuclear Stress Test. It came back inconclusive, so they did an angiogram and it came back 20% blockage in the LAD (the widow maker.) Fast forward, I had an irregular EKG so they suggested I have a nuclear CT done. Well, the cardiologist said my heart was functioning normally. I've been taking K2 with mk7, D3 and IP6 ever since 2012.
This same cardiologist told my wife's friend that she needed a stint. She went to Las Vegas to get it done because they live in Henderson NV. Doctor told her she didn't and asked who said she did. So I don't know what to believe. I certainly don't believe Dr. Bhambi in Bakersfield California.
if you have a scan of 1187 and a blockage you have heart disease.
Thank you so much . So glad I stumbled upon your site. I am 65, play tennis 3-4 times week. Good cholesterol. Got a CT scan out of curiosity. Score of 725! Primary care doc put me on a low dose statin and baby aspirin. Sent me for a Nuclear stress test which I passed easily.
I know my diet has caused this. Have put on weight in past 4 years, pizza, chocolate. So now I am on your diet in past 6 weeks.
Here is my question. If I start on vitamin K will it reverse the stabilization of the statin on my calcified plaque and cause a break off?
Good question, hope the good Dr replies. My score was 1789...yeeks.
Got a score of 1000 about 1 year ago. Off to watch your other videos before I croak.
You have magnificent control over your score, Di, but it won't come through statin drugs or cutting dietary fat. Take a look at my Undoctored Inner Circle where we discuss these issues in-depth, including via two-way live video.
I,m happily allergic to statins and other cholesterol lowering drugs, so do not take them, my triglycerides are very good and HDL is high. Will take a look at your inner circle, thanks.
hope you take vit k with your vitD
@@Jennifer-gr7hn Yes, always take D3 with K2 and also Magnesium!
Thank you very much for the information you share with us. Hope you can give a lecture to our Cardiologist here in the Philippines. God bless you always.
Thank you for these honest words.
In Canada you cannot get a CT scan unless your doctor requests it. But you can get it in Detroit for $180.00 . I have only had ultrasound sound test done. 3 years no progression. 3 years grain free ! 🔥🏋️♂️🙏✌🇨🇦🇨🇦🥦🥑🍖🍗💗
Yes, Canada's healthcare system is superior to the American system, but in this you have to contend directly with physician ignorance.
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealth it would be interesting if you did a video on the differences between American and Canadian Healthcare System
I am in Canada and asked for the scan. My Dr. referred me to a cardiologist first. I then asked my cardiologist for the scan and he granted me it. Had it a week later with a score of 0. Both Dr. and cardiologist want me on a Statin as my LDL is slightly elevated due to eating high protein and high fat diet. 🤦♂️
@@scotbarlow213 don't take statin, only 1% decrease in mortality.
Obviously keep doing what you are doing, Cheers ✌🇨🇦🇨🇦
@@johnrobertson1808 I am getting advanced lipoprotein test done in May to see how my small dense particles look. No Statins !!
I recently had a Cardiac Calcium Score. My Doctor office called me and I was told I had a widow maker! I'm a former Paramedic so I wasn't about to worry about it yet. I asked what my score was? I was told 60 and to double up on my cholesterol medicine. I didn't know what that number meant. I did some research and it's a very low number and all the recommendations are to increase your medication and avoid alcohol and to be active, ie exercise.
Fmb12 it’s under 100 so your score of 60 is safe.I don’t know why your doctor is overdramatising everything mine came back as 27 my doctor said keep doing what you’re doing see you in 5 years.
Do any of those procedures when you have a blockage help reduce a heart attack? what "medical procedures" reduces a heart attack risk if your artery's are clogged up. Not talking about diet and exercise. actual surgery's.
Just had my first scan this morning, $50 with heart Month special. It was 767 with left main at 95, left ant 556, LCX 35.5, RCA 80.2.
What would you recommend I do next? I have not talked to my primary Dr yet.
Thanks for sharing this info!
Doctors have made hundreds of thousands of dollars from my insurance company. They have caused me a lot of miserable trips to the hospital
Great video Dr. Davis. My score came back in the 700 range. I don't smoke or drink. I have a healthy diet. I had mitral valve repair surgery fourteen years ago, and the leaflets were attached to a Gore-tex loop. The highest score on my test is for the artery closest to the mitral valve. Is it possible the Gore-tex was mistaken for the artery and they concluded it had a lot of calcium?
What an honest doctor !!!! Thank You !!!!
My doctor tried scaring me and ordered many tests. I no longer use him.
It's refreshing to hear someone point out the very limited benefit from testing in asymptomatic therapy.
I'm dubious about your comments on medical therapies, though.
I’ve had a cough for eight years. Just got worse. I have been taking the vitamin k2 and has helped dissolved a ganglion cyst on my wrist. My chiropractor took ex rays. High calcium. Cholesterols high. Only eat organic food. Glad I came across your video.
Have you always ate organic food or did you just start?
If you take calcium you must take Vitamin K2
you can't see calcium in your heart on an X-ray. you have to have a contrast die angiogram CT. at least it's not lung cancer - any cough should be seen by a DOCTOR - any cough that doesn't resolve is either cancer, an esophogus issue or something else, you must get it checked.
I try to avoid doctors. It’s disgusting what they’re doing.
Thoughts on how often s CAC test is safe? CT scans are pretty radioactive...
I would like to know, also! I have Barrett’s Esophagus, and I want to avoid radiation!
Look at the multimillion dollar Taj Mahal looking clinics being built all over tbe place. Where do you think they get that money? This is big corporate business, just as heartless as Dow Chemical or Exxon Mobil. They don't care how sick you are. They DO want to keep you alive though, so you can keep paying them! WE have to heal ourselves!
Well said, Space! I agree: Modern healthcare is obscene.
For years doctors have tried to get me on statins, high fat plus running would bring the numbers they wanted, eventually I just told them to show me an 80 year old with low cholesterol and I would go on statins. Still no takers!
A very reasonable video. Test to get a Baseline and then adjust your diet and exercise to reduce risk of the score going up.
Yup: rationale and logical, unlike many things in healthcare.
new Subscriber. This is very eye opening … thank you for being an honest doctor. I want to find an honest one in my area
How can stenting a blockage not be beneficial.
Is a lexiscan the same thing as a ct scan?
After yearly lexiscans done in my cardiologist office he told me there was nothing wrong with my heart and no way it could go bad so fast. 3 months later I was in emergency about to get a quintuple coronary bypass. My surgeon said I needed a new cardiologist. My new cardiologist said those Lexiscans are moneymakers for doctors and not accurate. Moral of the story is go to the hospital for any scans and not at the doctors office.
Whats best test for blockage,Stress test on treadmill?My ecg fine.
Thank you very much for your video!
I'm an 83 year old female. I got the CAC coronary heart test for calcium recently. Total score was 117. Three arteries were 0 - one was 37 and the "widow maker" artery was 80. I am in the process of lowering my cholesterol. My sugar and blood pressure are good. I know a stress test well result in the radioactive/nuclear test will be next. I don't wish to do this. I also know my cardiologist will almost demand a statin drug. I wish there was a way to talk to you!! What kind of doctor would you recommend? I would like one that were feel like you do.
Very interesting 🤔
Thanks Doc 👍🏽
Thank you so much for this info…. I’m entering the slippery slope of medical care
Thank you for this video, Dr Davis. I've already had tons of blood tests, and I have wanted to get this heart CT test for a long time, but unfortunately I do not have a doctor, and where I live you can not get a heart CT scan without a doctor's prescription.
If you've no doctor, how were you able to get all those blood tests done?
You Tuber you can order them yourself and go to a participating lab. You pay out of pocket
You could always vacation in a state in which direct-to-consumer heart scans are offered, Lloyd. I've had many people do this.
@@JustANobody1983 Ah, I see.
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealthDr just took this test today CT cardiac scoring test. They did no needle or fluid, is this normal? I literally just went into the machine with stickers hooked on my chest. Told to hold my breath for a few seconds, a few times and was out in 5 minutes. Just wanted to know if this was ok?
Ok, but heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US. Understanding that you see value in the calcium score, what else are you recommending as preventative and early warning tests?
Do you know what is cheap and it is clinically most diagnostic? 12 lead 48hour holter and telling the patient to be active. The holter is $280-370 and the software is free.
Slightly off topic. Dr. Davis some factors that have some value in cholesterol testing is the triglyceride/HDL ratio, total c/hdl ratio and ldl/hdl ratio. Can you comment on these ratios and their impact on cvd? Thanks
The only ratio I pay attention to is the Trig/HDL ration; I aim for 1.0 or less. Even better, go beyond these ratios and have a NMR lipoprotein analysis--far more information.
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealth My ratio in my last test is 1.6
Everybody is a walking timebomb unfortunately the question is do you know if you’re lowering inflammation caused by what you put in OR on your body?
Very interesting. My calcium scores for the last few years were: 400+, 542 & 609. Have been on statins for about 40 yrs (age 70). Currently on high dose Crestor and low dose Zetia which doctor believes will reduce the calcium blockage. Found 30% blockage in LDA 5 yrs ago. Not overweight & exercise regularly (gym + walk several miles daily). History of heart disease in family.
May be genetically predispositoned for CAD but in reality "genes may load the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger".
Check out channels by Sten Ekberg and Kendberrymd. Your diet can be modified to reduce your CAC score.
@@TagiukGold Thanks. I’ll check them out. Am having a heart cath in 2 days. There is so much conflicting info out there.
It’s all about your diet… I dropped my score from 728 to 661 in 3 1/2 months…. low carb 50 grams or less a day… just my story….
I had a friend that was ,70 on crestor and she got liver cancer. Take something to clean your liver like milk thistle or Tudca or both.
I have this done next month.
I was suspicious as to why.
This pretty much confirms my suspicion.
I'll do it anyway but will keep my bullshit filter fully engaged.…
Mine was 1409. Three clogged arteries, three stents. Almost 30 months later, still on Blood thinners, Statins, Aspirin, and blood pressure meds....
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Manuel, it seems your regimen is not working for you, if you're doing all that and not seeing improvement in your labs or scans. I think you should address the food addiction first and get on Dr. Williams plan to save your life.
would supplementing with D3 & K2 help?
D3 absolutely. I remain uncertain about K2, as I added it to the program around 10 years ago, never saw any incremental advantage.
Yes, my husband had a CT last summer, and his score was 914 but the real one which nobody explained that the volume score is 666 and went to the cardiologist and he even touched him and prescribed statins and something for in case he has a heart attack, of course I know better didn’t take the medication start Keto fasting and supplements, D3 K2 niacin, omega 3 vitamin C magnesium selenium, stress management exercise and sleep and ah preying a lot haha
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealth I've been taking "Koncentrated K" + 10,000 IU's D3 daily for the last ten months, after a chest X-RAY showed calcification in my aorta. Had the CAC scan last week. The widowmaker is 6%, the other three are 0.
I also had blood work last week. The P.A. said my D-25 is near the top of the range at 94.3, and said I should cut back to 2000 IU's D3, and take them every other day.
Am I over doing the D3?
@@jselectronics8215 I've read that D3 near 100 range can make it extremely difficult to get cancer. I wouldn't go below 5k/day, but that's just MHO. I also take Koncentrated K.
@@jselectronics8215 Naturopath said 75-85 is optimal range if we're using evidence based Medicine. These ranges change if you have autoimmune. Then the range goes upward.
Interesting take on this. Thx.
I distrust the motives of most doctors. The pandemic is reason enough.
Absolutely, the doctors, the media, the pharmaceutical industry have been corrupted !!!
I have chest pain often because of Gerd (i think) but my doctor suggested me to do ct angiography tomorrow and also a cardiac usg. She also said I have RBBB that needs to be checked whether its a normal variation. Do u have any suggestion on this? Ah I also have my blood done, the CK value is 25 (the standard should be equal or below 24). My heart rate also went up a lot when I got covid 12 days ago and I was given so many medicines related to heart attack.
What is cardiac usg?
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Why should a patient give any weight at all to saving money for the insurer?
Only health benefit vs. health risk would enter into my personal decision process.
3 years ago you made a video of why i shd do a ct scan
what has been frustrating for me is after over 10 years of AFIB and episodes of bradycardia I am being considered for a pacemaker. I have been on a beta blocker for over 10 years and three ablations, I had cardiac ultrasound, nuclear stress test and then told I needed the CTA. After three hours of taking meds prior to the scan, the radiologist decided he would not proceed because my heart rate would not go low enough to scan. Now I am worried, will the cardiologist proceed with a pacemaker that could be unnecessary. I wonder if this CTA is necessary at all-
Have had like fifty heart tests this year I love indisputable evidence
I had a calcium score of 0. I had some athlesclerosis in my left aorta. I won’t take statins.
I never heard of Myocarditis until the "forced" vaccination.
Your ignorance does not win you a prize. You were being vaccinated to protect others. So much for being a good citizen. I lost colleagues to covid, who were trying to save lives. Go vote for the moron. They go hand in hand.
I’m glad they have testing because too many times things are passed off then low and behold you have an issue, become ill or die and it could have been avoided. People get tested and do your due diligence.
Thank you Dr
Dr. Davis, I've been with lots of chase pain (presure) on and off for past 7 months, everything started after my second vaccine😔 pain lasting sometimes for days, day and night. My cardiologist did som tests like EKG, and Echocardiogram... but everything looks ok... will you recommend the
...will you recommend the CT scan...
@@yallmin3149 I would go ahead and get the scan.
CAC scans are inexpensive. Do it
Are you a cardiologist or a regular MD
Or osteopathy
I had a recent Heart CT scan and was shocked at my score of 1600. I’ve had high cholesterol for over 40 years. My primary care doctor is very concerned and I have been a wreck since first learning of this score. I ride a bicycle 3 times a week and never experienced and chest discomfort. Had a stress test a year ago and results were good. I’m 6 feet tall and 188 pounds. Not sure what to do at this point.
High triglycerides and low HDL too?
@@entrrt triglycerides and HDL was fine
@@trynforpar shoot for 60 hdl That's MUCH protective than just plain high cholesterol#
Is your LDL above 190? It sounds like statin therapy is a good place to start. Did they recommend further tests? Stress tests tend to be advanced.
Hi Tom
Stay positive eat salads with grilled chicken maybe and be active and for sure stay away from stress. By eating only two meals a day I went from 219 to 183 or so and have a ton of flavored drops in me water. Movement is medicine as you probably already know.
I hope you doing well now.I see ya wrote this 10 months ago.
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How come I saw two different people around 65 one said he was a department head who was the first in his office to have the scan he said 8 months earlier he had a good stress test he felt good . Any way after the scan he said he needed a triple bypass . Same with another gentleman he needed a quadruple bypass they both said it was the scan that saved there life’s . I don’t understand please help.
It’s so confusing we don’t know who to believe😩
i wish you were my doctor. i took statin for 17 yrs and stopped last year so, I decided to do a CAC test. After the test shortly I received a call that said they rescored it and it was 150. So, they referred me to a cardiologist. Cardio wanted me to get back on statin but I refused d/t several ugly side effects I had for yrs of taking it. He suggested Repatha. I tried one dose but got severe migraine, swollen finger and nausea. Had a repeat CAC with contrast and my score came back 1.5 without luminal narrowing. I did have plaques in my thoracic descending aorta. I have done the LPPT and all my vascular inflammation are normal except for my Apo-B but on my 2nd test just this Sept, my Apo-B actually went down by 101 pts. Still, my PCP abd cardio insisted and recommended statin therapy. I am just very frustrated with them. I am working on lowering my Apo-B. I am less than 14 pts to normal. Thank you for this video!
Hi - What is LPPT? Thank you
@@ajkl-fi5iv Lipid Profile Plus Test. it's in depth analysis of cholesterol
Really good advice! Oh, by the way it's Bad LUCK to have Buddha Head! You have to have the whole body.
I am thinking turning down a heart scan this month even though is free test in our country. This video helps.
I told my doc I didn’t want to have this test done, so he snuck in another blood test (Apo, or something like that) to try to scare me about my “high cholesterol” and get me on a statin. 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you i had one yesterday and they didtell me what the number were they were more intested in gett me admitted in greeenville nc i knew that i had a stroke and it was by me stressig with family so i told then no and i was leaving for i need a second opinion for thydidntme the ct scan im dealing with more stress and I change my diet stwrting today and recessing sstress
The CT calcium scan should be a routine test. I'm with the military health system and I was told that they wouldn't do a CT scan unless I was on statins.
Do you do consults doc
Thanks
Dr k
plus, radiation to breasts, lungs, thyroid, lymphs, etc....
So I have several cardiovascular issues
Including CHF , Coranary Artery Spasms, Chronic Systolic HF , uncontrollable hypertension some genetic disorders of the heart as a whole and the Coranary Artery
I'm 34
Symtoms started following a Non-STEMI February 15th 2023
Had a stress test then Echocardiogram which lead to a Heart Cath
Over the course of the year Symtoms have gotten so much worse
Had a additional Echocardiogram August 2024
September 28th 2024 I had a STEMI acute MI
Had a emergency Heart cath which documented the Coranary Artery Spasms
I switched Cardiologist and medical systems
Scheduled my Cardiac MRI today - doctors reasons was to fully isolated EF , see if the Spasms have created any damage. Follow up from Heart cath on 28th to ensure everything is found via any Genetic disorders ( very extensive family history of Cardiovascular issues , and Sudden Cardiac related deaths Mom, Moms twin and moms other sister )
After whatching your video I am curious why it took 2 Heart caths , 2 Echocardiograms 1 stress test to get a Cardiac MRI ?
And if I would fall into the category as a viable candidate to benefit from a Cardic MRI ?
We should be taught how to eat healthy insteadof scaning
DR WILLIAM DAVIS thank you for all the information you given us.I would like you to take about heart murmur because my son has.
Thanks for the suggestion, milga!
CT coronary in my city is 5000 U.S.dollars and they're used so often that you wait months for them.
WoW 5000$ ??? In my country cost 150$ CT And MRi cost 250$ why in US so expensive wooe
@@kimberlytippen4436 Because they can get it. No way should it cost that much.
We pay way more for medical care in the US because of our insurance system. When you have a single payer plan, they have to negotiate the prices!
Dr Davis please inform me whether having one stent makes the cac scan worthless. My cardiologist said the cac does no good for people with stents. And he said there is nothing he could do anyway with a high score as only life style change with niacin corrects it. Please comment on cac test for me and also whether there is little value in them. Thank you.
Wow, p: Completely wrong. You can indeed have a CAC scan, but they just cannot score your stented artery. Because one artery is missing from the scoring process, the total score cannot be used for prognostication, but it can be used for TRACKING. Fire your doctor.
@@DrDavisInfiniteHealth what if each of the three arteries are scented. would can scan be of any benefit. my cardio says no reason to get in my situation.
Solid post, here.
My husband has a stent and his calcium score was over 7000. Is that right, Dr. Davis?
Something does not compute here, Karen: Was the stent before or after his heart scan? And are you certain it was 7000?
William Davis Yes, I’m sure because he called to double check and also discussed it with the doctor. The stent was put in before the scan. The print out said the stent could distort the number. He has also eaten low carb since July 2018 and lost 50 lbs and is no longer overweight.
@@nerakonaip I suspect your husband's score was severely miscalculated due to artifacts generated from the stent. It would be good to get his scored re-assessed and make sure they ignore the stented artery and evaluate only the unstented arteries.
My husband was having slight chest pain while walking but he could still walk 8/9 km with the pain that stayed stable His echo test was normal CT Calcium score test was normal stress test was like 85% but CT angiogram was more than 80% in one artery 69% in the other and 50s in the third He has his angiogram tomorrow So scared what the doctors will say now that I know they can cook up any story to earn from his insurance I hope not a bypass
How are your husband
I have Mild aortic regurgitation valve...high cloesteral but good is good... active 72 year young lady active pilates yoga walking weights swimming ... good nutrition no sugar etc........ parents had congestive heart condition ...lived to be 92 and 86... older sister died of subdural hematoma ...was on cummatin?....and over weight ... should I have calcium CT scan without contrast....dr.ordered if I want to take .... after echo test... that revealed regurgitation....I hate radiation .....and having oral surgery ... they take CBCT scan... I'm concerned thanks...not on staying ...and Dr knows I don't want to be on them...❤️❤️❤️
Having CT Angio with contrast today and the hospital radiology dept called me yesterday to say my portion is $1700+ and I have to pay a minimum of a third today or my appt will be canceled 🙄
A cta is different than a ct.
I'm a little worried about mine since they said, they were going to give me a beta blocker to slow my heart down, I'm not so sure that a good idea. Before all of this they gave me a stress test that I failed, then they decided to give me an atomic stress test and I told them that it was a bad idea. But they did it anyway and as soon as they did my left arm and chest started hurting, they rushed my from one side of the hospital to the other side where the emergency room was and said, I almost had a heart attack. That's my point, they didn't listen to me, they just did what someone else told them to do and almost killed me doing it. I wasn't to happy with their performance that day. But slowing my heart down, hell it might stop all together and adrenaline will definitely give me a heart attack because we all ready went threw that with the stress test. So they can't bring me back with adrenaline. Hopefully the nitro pills will save me. I had a left heart caf after the failed stress test. They are doing the Ct scan to see if it's gotten worst. So a lot of what you are saying doesn't make much since. The doctor said, the scan was to see if I had more blockage but you just said, it doesn't do that. So who is right my doctor who is the best in town or you?
I’m afraid to get a stress test…I have a stent and I don’t exercise, just walk around
@@williamtownsend4978 stress test is just walking on a tread mill while they monitor your heart, the one to worry about is the Atomic stress test because once they give you the shot they can't undo it. I got stent put in 2 months ago.
I had a scan of two different areas one of the chest and number two of the abdomen and pelvic area. These scans were done at the same time. My comment/ question is: does anyone know if it's normal procedure for a doctor to order an oral contrast AND a intravenous contrast for the same CT scan??
hi doctor my mother had an ct scan and they said she had panic attack stress in the scan they said she have to do a stan catheterization next week she has high blood pressure and is owerweight what can she do?
I'm 48 5'8 168lbs. I have family history of heart disease, and genetically high cholesterol. My Dr. has me on 20mg lipitor. my LDL is 104 so he wants to bump my Lipitor to 40mg. He wants my LDL around 60. Going in for my first heart CT heart scan in a couple weeks. I had some issues with heart palpations and fluttering. Thought it might be A-fib since my dad has it. I really have no idea if Statins really work, but my Dr. really believes in them.
The TYPE of LDL is what really needs to be known as big fluffy ones aren't the dangerous ones compared to the smaller dense ones. I'd be more concerned if your Trig/HDL ratio was high. Cholesterol in and of itself isn't the culprit UNLESS you're trying to sell me statins(i.e., big pharma)
@@entrrt My HDL and Tyig were perfect.
Make sure your getting enough potassium... I've had similar issues for decades...additionally night time leg cramping,
Took a 1000mgs of potassium a day for a couple of weeks, AFIB and cramps disappeared..
Took the NOW brand 1/4 tea spoon 2x a day
I would go to the Dr and all my blood work would come back with in normal range's
Good luck
FYI...statins will kill you... Lipitor will raise you blood sugar levels significantly and send you into pre diabetes
I’m just coming across this. I had a stress test that showed a small area of ischemia and they want to do CTA because of that. I have had chest discomfort and shortness of breath after exercise. Should I get it done?
Do you did your ct scan?
@@preetimittal2123 not yet. It’s this Thursday.
Rockefeller Medicine, all about the money
Does anyone know if it's normal procedure to have an oral contrast AND a intravenous contrast for the same CT scan??
I’d prefer an mri first , And no chemical injection
I have aspergillus mold blocking