September 14, 2024 1:43 PM

Mammography finding in arteries could indicate heart disease

Calcium buildup in breast arteries detected by mammography usually is not a sign of cancer, but it might indicate a higher risk for heart disease, two research teams reported at the Menopause Society annual meeting in Chicago. Following nearly 400 women for 18 years, one team found that atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease - clogged arteries limiting blood flow - was diagnosed in 23% of women with breast arterial calcifications, compared to 13.9% of those without. "Prior research has already...