Can a mammogram help identify heart disease?

An ongoing study spotlights the link between calcium deposits in the breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

Can routine mammograms help identify heart risks?

Doctors say mammograms can help spot calcification in the arteries that could be a sign of heart problems. And there’s a new ...

Mammograms may reveal hidden heart risks for women, study finds

Routine mammograms are best known as a front-line tool for detecting breast cancer. But new research suggests the same X-ray ...
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Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to ...
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Breast arterial calcification on mammograms may be marker for future heart disease risk

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Over 18 years, more women with breast arterial calcifications on mammography developed heart disease vs. those ...
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Called back after a mammogram? Here’s what to expect

Mammograms are a standard screening radiology exam recommended for asymptomatic women over the age of 40 for early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.
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Got Called Back After a Mammogram? What To Expect.

Mammograms are a standard screening radiology exam recommended for asymptomatic women over the age of 40 for early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.