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Routine Mammograms May Reveal Hidden Heart Risk

I’ve heard that mammograms can detect breast arterial calcification as a sign of heart disease risk. What should I know about that at my next screening?

While mammograms are primarily used to screen for breast cancer, they may also reveal clues about cardiovascular health. Mammogram imag...

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