Heart attack risk identified by new scan

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24852984

Heart attack risk identified by new scan

A new way of scanning the heart can identify those who may be at high risk of a heart attack, early tests suggest.

It can identify dangerous plaques in the arteries which nourish the heart. If a fatty plaque ruptures, it can lead to a clot, blocking the flow of blood.

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh said an effective tool for predicting a heart attack would make a "massive difference" to patients.

Experts said it was an exciting start.

More than 100,000 people have a heart attack in the UK each year and disease of the arteries around the heart is the leading cause of death in the world.

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[Trinity]

Yeah, but who gets this? Predictive implies screening people before they have problems but I can't see the gov happy about splashing out for blanket screening.

[cronus]

Yeah, but who gets this? Predictive implies screening people before they have problems but I can't see the gov happy about splashing out for blanket screening.

Screen the politicians, business leaders and other responsible citizens. Any fail should totally stand down from their post.