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Source: Fox News
Summary
A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that nearly 57% of adults aged 18 to 70 without known cardiovascular disease had signs of silent atherosclerosis, according to researchers from Denmark and Spain. The study, part of the REACT project, used advanced imaging to examine over 16,800 participants. Men developed plaque earlier than women, and traditional risk scores missed many cases. Experts say early detection could improve prevention, but screening is not recommended for all.
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This guidance has been heard before.
Plaque builds silently over years.
Studies show early detection is possible.
Risk scores miss many cases.
Experts caution against over-screening.
Heart health is always in flux.
Author: Evan Null
