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Simple ultrasound test improves diagnosis of heart disease

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New research shows that doing a simple ultrasound scan of the carotid artery significantly improves the prediction of heart disease, giving doctors a better clue of who is at high risk for a heart attack.

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Tags: Circulation, Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Disease and Condition, Imaging Tests, Ultrasound, Doctor

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