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A simple neck scan may help predict heart risk in men over 60 by detecting stiff or thick carotid arteries.
A non-invasive carotid ultrasound scan of the neck may help identify men over 60 at higher risk of heart failure, a University College London study found.
The 15- to 30-minute test, which measures artery stiffness and thickness, showed stiffer or thicker carotid arteries were linked to significantly increased heart failure and heart attack risk.
The findings, based on data from over 1,600 men, suggest the scan could enable early intervention, though further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in women.
A separate UCL-developed 10-minute scan also shows promise in detecting adrenal gland overactivity, a hard-to-treat cause of high blood pressure.
Un simple escáner de cuello puede ayudar a predecir el riesgo cardíaco en hombres mayores de 60 años detectando arterias carótidas rígidas o gruesas.