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What Does "scattered Vascular Calcification" Mean?
Question: I've been told I have scattered vascular calcification. my cholesterol levels are good: 175 total, hdl 63, ldl 102 my ldl-p is 1010 and the size is 21.6. I have low vitamin D's 20 and low density bones does this have anything to do with my calcification. I smoked 24 years ago.
Brief Answer:
Vitamin D deiciency,smoking are the known cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As your lipid profile is within normal limit's I do not think you will need statin.
There is known association with low Bone mineral density (BMD), low vitamin D level with vascular calcification (atherosclerosis).
Just talk to your doctor regarding drug alendronate to correct BMD along with vitamin D supplementation beside life style modification.
Hope this answer your query. I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Vitamin D deiciency,smoking are the known cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As your lipid profile is within normal limit's I do not think you will need statin.
There is known association with low Bone mineral density (BMD), low vitamin D level with vascular calcification (atherosclerosis).
Just talk to your doctor regarding drug alendronate to correct BMD along with vitamin D supplementation beside life style modification.
Hope this answer your query. I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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