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This routine heart scan sees the danger coming long before symptoms strike

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This routine heart scan sees the danger coming long before symptoms strike
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A routine heart scan might soon do more than just check for clogged arteries; it could act as a crystal ball for your cardiac health. Researchers at Kumamoto University have revealed that by combining two specific markers from a standard cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) scan, they can identify patients at the highest risk for future heart failure and death.

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