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Mammograms can reveal risk for heart disease

Mammograms can reveal risk for heart disease

Summary

Health experts want mammogram reports to use a standard method for noting breast arterial calcification. They say this could help improve cardiovascular disease prevention for women.

Key Facts

  • Breast arterial calcification can be seen on mammograms.
  • Health experts are calling for standardized reporting of this finding.
  • The proposed reporting change aims to support cardiovascular disease prevention.
  • The prevention effort focuses on women.
  • The article does not describe a specific reporting standard or study.
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