Cardiac CT Scan

My first blocked artery was actually diagnosed after having a Cardiac CT scan. I had passed two treadmill tests and had two separate Atlanta cardiologists tell me I was fine. St. Joseph hospital finally listened to my symptoms and found the problem. 99% blocked artery in my left marginal branch. The two tests that worked for me was the Cardiac CT scan and the VAP cholesterol test which breaks down the LDL, HDL, Lp(a), etc. into levels and particle sizes.

Lp(a) elevations

Research Cardiologists found my Lp(a) Lipoprotein (a) was elevated 4x more than normal limits. I was told that elevation alone raised chances of blocked artery at a young age approximately 30x. My levels are in the normal range now due to intake of 2,500 mg daily of prescription Niaspan. The elevation is 100% genetic and Lp(a) is not reduced by vegetarian diet or exercise.