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Retinal Scans: New Tool for Predicting Heart Disease Risk

11/5/2025

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Retinal scans could predict heart disease risk and biological aging, per McMaster University researchers.
The Science Advances study analyzed data from 74,000 participants, linking retinal vessels to higher cardiovascular risk.
Marie Pigeyre, senior author at McMaster University, highlighted the non-invasive scans for early detection and prevention.
The study identifies MMP12 and IgG-Fc receptor IIb as targets to slow vascular aging, and experts say the approach could advance prevention in Canada.

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Retinal scans could predict heart disease risk and biological aging, per McMaster University researchers.
The Science Advances study analyzed data from 74,000 participants, linking retinal vessels to higher cardiovascular risk.
Marie Pigeyre, senior author at McMaster University, highlighted the non-invasive scans for early detection and prevention.
The study identifies MMP12 and IgG-Fc receptor IIb as targets to slow vascular aging, and experts say the approach could advance prevention in Canada.