Study Reveals Early Atherosclerosis in Young Adults

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Published: 2026-08-29
Category: health
Source: CNIC (Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III)
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New research, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, indicates that silent atherosclerosis affects approximately 1 in 13 young adults aged 18 to 29. The REACT study also found rapid progression after menopause, suggesting a need for earlier detection through vascular imaging to aid prevention efforts.

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