Simple Blood Tests That Predict Future Heart Attack Risk
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A coronary artery calcium test, a painless CT scan, can more accurately assess heart attack risk by detecting arterial plaque, guiding treatment decisions like statin use, but remains underused due to cost and lack of widespread coverage, despite evidence of its benefits in improving cardiovascular outcomes.
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