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Extensive coronary calcification

suk said:
Recently had a chest CT scan and test report states the above.
Anyone else familiar with this? Bit worried as have been asked to make a GP appointment to discuss.
Type 1 for 50 years.
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Suk, I'm sorry to hear you've had some unexpected results from your CT. I'm assuming there was a reason the CT was being done, whether cardiac or something else.

This isn't something that happened to me, but clearly it makes sense to discuss your results with whoever ordered the CT. If that was your GP, I would encourage you to use your chat with him as a gateway to ensuring he makes the relevant referrals to cariolody or wherever else is required.

Obviously significant calcification isn't a great situation, but I'd urge you to look on it as now you know, you can look into options for improving the situation, so that you can crack on with living your best life.
 

Thank you for your comments AndBreathe, I will certainly hope to get an appointment soon although this is easier said than done
 
as far as I know, the coronary calcification increases the risk of heart attack, but modern medicine perfectly treats heart attacks. I also know that it is often treated with caronary stenting

this has nothing to do with the topic, but, my God, what a cool avatar you have!
 
Not everyone makes it to the hospital in time when they are having a heart attack, and some people's arteries are too narrow to have a stent. A bypass may be used for some people, but as with most procedures, there are risks with stenting and bypass operations.
 

Thank you! I agree, it’s pretty cool isn’t it?
As far as the coronary issue goes I’m not going to stress about it until I’ve spoken to the doctor whenever that may be
 
Just an update, had a telephone consultation with a GP yesterday and have been referred for an echocardiogram. Let’s see what that shows.
 
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