Angioradiology and Endovascular Surgery

Health Q&A
CT calcium score is 70

Hi, I am 47 yrs ,male with  hypertension,on medication Telmisartan 40 mg. My CT calcium score is 70. Coronary artery Agatston score Left main (LM) 8.2 Left anterior descending (LAD) 32.3 Left circumfex (LCx) 30.5 Right coronary artery (RCA) 0.0 TMT Stress test is negative . My BP 140/ 90 remain constant during 9 min TMT 2D Echo Normal .except ,Left atrium 300 mm I am on medication for hypertension Telmisartan 40 mg. Lipid profile,all normal except HDL 34 Please suggest how critical is CT calcium score and overall heart health?

Blood pressure

Hi, my bp 10 days ago it was 152/100, then after a week 150/98 and the same day again 140/94. I was prescribed telma 20 but I do not want to take it as it will be for life. Is there any other options. Please let me know. Thank you!!

Lipid profile and hscrp

26-year-old female, gym-goer since 2018 with a weightlifting coach. Breathlessness on brisk walking, and occasional irregular periods. Mother has arthritis and diabetes. No family history of early heart disease. Took one emergency contraceptive pill 2 months ago. Reports (11 Oct 2026): Thyroid: TSH 4.24 (high), T4 4.52 (low), T3 72.8 (low) Lipids: total cholesterol 235, LDL 134.7, non-HDL 193, triglycerides 292, HDL 41.9, ApoB 129, ApoA1 137 hs-CRP 3.69 (high), ESR 10 (normal) Sodium 133.9 (low), B12 919 (high), lymphocytes 46% (high) Normal: HbA1c 5.2% fasting glucose 97, haemoglobin 12.8

High Triglycerides 17 week pregnancy

My Triglycerides are 485. Cholesterol 236.I dnt have gestational diabetes. Gestational thyroid on 12.5 mcg. No fatty liver. Hb1ac 5.3. Avg glucose 105. Is it normal in pregnancy or need medication?

I have LDL 154 ,HScrp -14 , hba1c -11

I have felt heaviness mildly in past 2 weeks and very mild and occasional chest pain and I had pain in my centre back for continuous 2 days 2 weeks back. .. what shall I do

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Doctors
Dr. Joseph Michael Arcidi Jr - Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Joseph Michael Arcidi Jr Vascular Surgeon (Medical School, Internship, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, B.S., M.D., Medical degree, DO, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Residency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent) 44 years experience Providence St. Joseph Hospital -Eureka
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS
Chinatowns in San Jose, California, SAN JOSE
Dr. Marco J Bonta - General Surgeon
Dr. Marco J Bonta General Surgeon (Medical School, Residency, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Fellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, Medical degree, DO) 44 years experience Anticoagulation Clinic - Riverside Methodist Hospital
Wilshire Heights, COLUMBUS
Dr. Kenneth Stephen Lutter - Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Kenneth Stephen Lutter Vascular Surgeon (Medical School, Residency, Fellowship 2, Residency - ID, Doctor of Medicine) 42 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. David A Epstein - Vascular Surgeon
Dr. David A Epstein Vascular Surgeon (Fellowship, Medical School, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Fellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, Fellowship in Vascular Surgery, Residency in General Surgery, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2) 31 years experience The Vascular and Vein Center at Grant Medical Center
Franklinton, COLUMBUS