Plaque on CT scan is strong predictor of heart disease, worse long-term outcomes
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 09:14
in Health & Medicine
The presence of plaque on an abdominal CT scan is a strong predictor of coronary artery disease and mortality, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.
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