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Last week I had the CT Cardiac Calcium scan as well as the bone density test. I was able to schedule both of the tests last week at the same location 45 minutes apart, so that was a time-saver for sure. Both of them were non-invasive and quick.
The bone density results came back that same afternoon, and it showed that I have osteopenia, which is a loss of bone density. Mine is located in both hips. Experts think that 30% of people over age 50 have some degree of bone density loss. Females are 4 times more likely than males to have osteopenia.
Fortunately my results are at the lowest end of the osteopenia scale, which means I won't require any prescription medication at this time. The doctor just wants me to take 2000 units of Vitamin D3 each day, as well as 600 mg of Calcium twice a day. That certainly seems manageable enough. And then she will request a repeat of the test in 2-3 years.
The CT Cardiac Calcium scan results were not so quick to come back. I just received the report from the lab yesterday. It indicates that my total coronary calcium score is 10. The test measures five different areas of the heart, and four of the five had a reading of 0. The fifth, Left Anterior Descending, is where the 10 came in. Any score from 1-99 puts you at a mildly increased risk for a heart attack or stroke.
My doctor has not had a chance to review the test yet, but I am anticipating that she will view these results as pretty good for someone of my age. I don't think any medication will be required at this time.
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