Calcium Buildup in Breast Arteries Linked to Heart Disease Risk

New studies reveal that calcium buildup detected through mammography in breast arteries may not signify cancer but indicate higher heart disease risks. This was unveiled at the Menopause Society meeting in Chicago. Further analysis supports telehealth for palliative care and confirms no heightened cancer risk in CAR-T cell therapy.

New research presented at the Menopause Society's annual meeting in Chicago indicates that calcium buildup in breast arteries detected through mammography is typically not a cancer sign but may suggest a higher risk of heart disease.

One study following nearly 400 women over 18 years found that 23% of women with breast arterial calcifications were diagnosed with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, compared to 13.9% of women without calcifications.

A separate review of data from nine studies involving almost 47,000 women revealed increased risks of cardiovascular death, stroke, and heart failure in women showing breast arterial calcification on mammography.

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