X-rays could help detect early signs of heart disease, study finds

(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review)

People with abdominal aortic calcification have a two- to four-times higher risk of a future cardiovascular event, according to a study published Jan. 13 in Journal of the American Heart Association. The condition, a build-up of calcium in the abdominal aorta, a major artery, is often detected through medical imaging modalities such as X-rays, highlighting an opportunity for early intervention.  Continue reading article here…

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