Who really needs a heart calcium scan?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

A 10-year study of more than 6,000 adults found that popular coronary calcium scans may add little to standard heart disease risk estimates for many people.

Key facts

  • A 10-year study of more than 6,000 adults found that popular coronary calcium scans may add little to standard heart disease risk estimates for many people.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:33:54 UTC.

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