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Breast arterial calcification on mammograms may reveal added clues about heart and stroke risk

Digilifetrends Published 1 min read

Calcium buildup in arteries that appears on a mammogram can serve as a helpful reminder to assess cardiovascular health.

Breast arterial calcification, or BAC, is easily visible on mammograms, and research shows it can add important insights about a woman's risk of heart disease or stroke.
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Research suggests this finding may offer important insight into a woman's risk of heart disease or stroke.

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