Got the results of my CT coronary angiogram yesterday.
It gave me a calcuim score of 26.5 AU - I can find any reference to what AU means ? - Although a calcuim score of 26.5 seems ok - but not sure of the significance of the AU
The rest of the report reads
Evidence of right dominant circulation with normal left main and mixed plaque in the proximal LAD causing moderate stenosis and mild stenosis in other vessels. The result confirmed the presence of coronary hear disease - nonetheless it is non obstructive.
He has recommended the following drugs
Atorvastatin 80mg
Asprin 75mg
Bisoprolol 2.5 mg
The last one concerns me most as a keen cyclist - that will pretty much put an end to my cycling
But mostly I would like to know the significance of 26.5 AU
Any help appreciated
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I'm intrigued, why will the Bisoprolol put an end to your cycling? It's a drug used to control blood pressure.
I'm on 1.25mg by the way, not cycled for years but I'm now getting out on my bike a bit with the aim of doing more in the summer. Yes, I'm a bit slower, but I put that down, for now, to lack of training for too long - or am I making a mistake?
Oh, I'm also doing some jogging/running and I'm as fast as I was 12 years ago.
Because as an asthmatic I suffer on the hills anyway - so anything that limits getting my heart rate up will make this worse and I live in an hilly area.I generally do 30 - 40 mile rides with a club so I need to be able to keep up.
I have the perfect suggestion for you if you have some extra funds available. Purchase a pedal assist E-bike - it'll take you up those pesky hills if you become breathless but you still can get a good workout on the bike. I have one and am able to manage steep hills despite being on a beta blocker and blood thinner.
Yep - that's my last resort. But the picture I'm getting is I have a very minor heart condition - but have been recommended top does of drugs. Currently trying to get a second opinion. My cholesterol isn't high and this mornings BP was 125/77
Hi. I do spin as part of my exercise regime, including high intensity intervals, both prior to and (after building back up again) post a STEMI in 2022. I have been on 3.75mg of Bispoprolol since the HA and just switched to 5mg Nebivolol. I have not experienced any side effects with either drug. I find that they both had a positive impact on blood pressure. The impact on heart rate was also significant, taking about 25 bpm off both my resting and active heart rates. 75-80 rest 185 max unmedicated 50-55 rest 160 max medicated. Despite that, I do not find any perceived impact on my ability to exercise and following my recovery can still do high intensity spin. Despite no perceived difference, the bike data suggests that my actual power output is reduced by about 10%, but I have overcome that with increased fitness and have beaten my pre-HA personal best despite the meds. It is not clear what you mean by "keen cyclist", but unless you are talking about serious competitive cycling, then you may find that you don't really notice any difference. I would say I actually "feel" better on the meds, including when exercising, even if they do slightly reduce my peak power. Of course, everyone reacts differently to meds, but hopefully it will all work out well for you and you will still be able to enjoy cycling. PS- I did a fair amount of research into beta blockers which led me to request a switch to Nebivolol, despite not having any side effects on Bisoprolol. If you have any issues, it might be worth researching as an alternative.
Hi I usually cycle around 30-40 miles with an average speed of between 12-15mph. My average would be a lot higher but due to my asthma I really struggle on the hills - and I live in quite a hilly area.
Also if you go on Wikipedia it does say that Bisoprolol can worsen asthma. I am an asthmatic plus suffer with copd so I do find Candesarten ok for my breathing. Good luck.
I didn’t get on with Bisoprolol so I’m on a drug called Candesarten, which does the same. Ask your cardiologist if it would be better for you to try this instead?
Hope you have found the replies to date helpful. I had an urgent CT coronary angiogram prior to my emergency admission and stent seven years ago, curious as to who directed you towards such a pathway in your less acute circumstances and costs it it was not an NHS provision?
Yep it was NHS - I started on ramipril then started getting chest pains + palpitations - I thought they would swap the meds - but ordered the scan - got the results by post a couple of days back.
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