CAT scan and calcium deposits in heart

[Regalhank]

My husband has a yearly CATscan of his lungs since he was diagnosed with sarcoidosis of the lungs four years ago--this time they noticed small flecks of what appear to be calcium deposits in the heart along with a picture of the stent that was placed in a rear heart artery three years ago.  My question--it is likely that all of our scans would show some calcium deposits by our 50s and 60s, correct?  The doctor did not seem concerned but, then, he wasn't a cardiologist--his concern was the sarcoidosis.  Also, would you consider this Cat Scan every year to be a safe thing radiation-wise as compared to keeping track of the sarcoids?

[Cleveland Clinic]

You are corrent in thinking that it is normal for humans to have some calcium deposition in the coronary arteries by the time they are 50 or 60.  Also, I strongly believe that you should limit radiation exposure to the minimum so the conservative approach makes more sense.  

[Kjerstin]

Lipitor is a good statin prescription drug, which may help reduce the calcium deposits already in the heart according to Lipitor studies.  We have a strong family history of heart disease and have found that statins help even when taken in a smaller dose than the lowest dose made.  My father takes only one forth of his Lipitor and his cholesterol levels are excellent now.  Sarcoidosis runs on my mother's side of the family.  It affected my mother's lungs and heart.  The radiation from Cat scans is high and to have one every year would increase the risk of cancer. Heart Surgeons frequently find cancer in heart patients most likely due to the radiation from the years of heart testing.  My mother had Sarcoidosis, cancer, and severe heart disease.  Ask your doctor ways to prevent heart disease such as taking fish oil for the Omega 3, possibly adding vitamin B3 as a lot of people are lacking this vitamin and a deficiency of this vitamin can cause different diseases.