A painless carotid ultrasound in older men revealed that those with stiffer neck arteries were 2.5 times more likely to develop heart failure. The 15–30 min scan could help doctors flag risk early—so patients could adjust lifestyle or treatment and reduce future danger.
(c) Shazaf Zafar
(c) Shazaf Zafar

Un simple scan du cou révèle un risque accru d’insuffisance cardiaque chez les hommes

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Un ultrason non invasif des artères carotides a montré que les hommes âgés aux artères peu flexibles avaient 2,5 fois plus de chances de développer une insuffisance cardiaque. En 15–30 min, ce test pourrait permettre un dépistage précoce et des actions préventives.

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