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- Routine mammograms can help identify women's risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death among women.
- A study published in European Heart Journal analyzed 123,000 mammograms using AI to detect calcium deposits in breast arteries.
- Women with severe calcification had two to three times the risk of heart issues, under 50.
- Experts say mammograms should not replace heart screenings.
- The findings show a need for awareness and preventive care.
