What your mammogram can tell you about your cardiovascular health

Some clinics will now check your breast scan for arterial calcification, which can be a sign of heart disease risk. But questions remain about the approach.

Oct 22, 2024 - 11:04
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What your mammogram can tell you about your cardiovascular health
When radiologists review mammograms for signs of breast cancer, they can also see arterial calcification in the breast, which is linked with cardiovascular disease risk.

Some clinics will now check your breast scan for arterial calcification, which can be a sign of heart disease risk. But questions remain about the approach.

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