New blood test predicts risk of heart attack and stroke with double previous accuracy

New technique, already available in US, could also aid in development of cardiovascular drugs

Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict whether someone is at high risk of a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or dying from one of these conditions within the next four years, with roughly twice the accuracy of existing risk scores.

The test, which is already available in the US, could enable doctors to determine whether patients’ existing medications are working, or whether they need additional drugs to reduce their risk.

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