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A Warning Sign of Heart Attack And Stroke May Show Up on Your Face

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Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty plaques in the arteries that causes restricted blood flow, is responsible for most heart attacks and strokes – but it often builds up slowly and silently, without symptoms, before causing a major medical emergency.

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Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes are often life-threatening, making early detection of warning signs crucial for prevention. A recent study suggests that these warning signs may appear on the face, a feature easily visible to everyone. Read more...

There are some characteristic marks on the face that may be linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, at least according to a new Stanford study published in the journal Atherosclerosis. The reason is xanthelasma, which are yellowish, somewhat raised plaques that usually appear around the eyelids. These are generally considered harmless, but […]

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A study of nearly 36,000 people linked yellowish deposits around the eyes to a significantly higher cardiovascular risk.

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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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