Washington Radiology offers AI analysis of mammograms for breast arterial calcifications, suggesting potential cardiovascular disease risk, a service being explored more nationwide.
While calcifications in breast arteries visible on mammograms have been known for decades, they are now being linked explicitly to heart disease risk, which was previously overlooked.
Imaging experts caution against overestimating the correlation between breast arterial calcifications seen in mammograms and overall heart disease, emphasizing they are not the same as coronary artery calcification.
The recent introduction of additional screening services, such as those offered by Washington Radiology, reflects a growing trend to leverage existing diagnostic tests for broader health insights.
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