Artery Scans Detect “Silent Atherosclerosis” in 1 in 13 Adults Under 30

Artery scans detect “silent atherosclerosis” in 1 in 13 adults under 30

Researchers studying 16,808 adults aged 18 to 70 found that silent atherosclerosis was detectable in early adulthood, with plaque present in 57.1% of those who completed imaging across three arterial territories. Plaque prevalence and burden were higher in older age groups, with men showing earlier evidence of disease than women, while conventional cardiovascular risk scores identified relatively few people with existing plaque.

Silent plaque: Study finds 1 in 13 young adults already have clogged arteries

A major international study found that 57.1% of 16,808 apparently healthy adults have hidden artery plaque, including about 1 in 13 people between ages 18 and 29. Standard heart risk scores based on cholesterol, blood pressure and smoking failed to identify most people who already had atherosclerosis. Ultrasound imaging of neck and leg arteries detected […]