Silent artery plaques found in roughly one in 13 adults under 30, study shows
Source Summary
An international study reveals that atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of most cardiovascular diseases, can be detected in apparently healthy young adults before any symptoms appear. The research shows that silent artery plaques are much more common in people under 30 than previously believed, occurring in approximately one in 13 adults in this age group.
Why it matters
Early detection of atherosclerosis in young adults could enable preventive interventions before cardiovascular disease becomes symptomatic.
