Blood test identifies people at risk for heart attack that other tests miss

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Blood test identifies people at risk for heart attack that other tests miss

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A simple blood test can identify people who are at risk for a heart attack, including thousands who don't have high cholesterol, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.

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seniorjournal.com — “April 19, 2010 - A simple blood test can identify people who are at risk for a heart attack, including thousands who don't have high cholesterol, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. The new test measures gamma-prime fibrinogen, a component of the blood's clotting mechanism. Health news for senior citizens and baby boomers.View full resource at seniorjournal.com

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sciencedaily.com — “A simple blood test can identify people who are at risk for a heart attack, including thousands who don't have high cholesterol. The new test measures gamma-prime fibrinogen, a component of the blood's clotting mechanism. Elevated levels indicate greater likelihood of a heart attack, even when other signs don't point to cardiovascular trouble, say researchers.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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sciencedaily.com — “A simple blood test can identify people who are at risk for a heart attack, including thousands who don't have high cholesterol. The new test measures gamma-prime fibrinogen, a component of the blood's clotting mechanism. Elevated levels indicate greater likelihood of a heart attack, even when other signs don't point to cardiovascular trouble, say researchers.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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