On Monday, my month long wait for my Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) test results was finally over.
I have 25% blockage in 3 of the 4 major arteries in my heart.
They also found calcified lymph-nodes and calcium scaring on the top part of my liver (the top is as far down as the scan went).
The cardiologist is sending me for a specialized blood test in March/April to deal with my heart and I have to see my family doctor in February for the liver/lymph-node issue along with my 6 month check-up.
He's going to use this special test to decide our next step in treatment for my heart.
He said I have an extremely high calcium score for my age so he wants another CCTA in 2 years to keep tabs on my calcium levels.
Because of the liver/lymph issue, the technician told him to ask me about asbestos exposure.
I don't want to dwell on the possible meaning. It could end up being nothing.
THIS IS WHY I ALWAYS AVOIDED DOCTORS!!!!