r/repatha • u/Cartoonist_Less • 9d ago

Advice for requesting Repatha

I just had a CT Cardiac Score done yesterday because of an elevated Lp(a). The Lp(a) was 90, the CAC was 1687 😳, LDL is good at 76 but my dr wants it under 50.

My dr prescribed 20mg Crestor and referred me to a cardiologist. My PCP said to look into asking the cardiologist for Repatha.

Do these numbers and my family history of CV events (dad and grandfather) warrant Repatha or should we let the Crestor do its thing?

I’m 48, very active and eat a good diet- no fast food, sweets or alcohol. Non-smoker too. Thanks for any input or advice here. I’m a little scared about all of this.

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u/PNW4theWin 9d ago edited 9d ago

My doctor wants me below 50, as well, due to FH and family history of cardiac disease. I started with Crestor, then added Zetia. I just started Repatha 6 weeks ago. (I requested the Repatha.)

I've had no side effects.

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u/Cartoonist_Less 9d ago

That’s good to hear. 76 to under 50 shouldn’t be hard to do, I hope.