Head CT Scans Can Identify Hidden Heart Disease Risk in the ED

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Routine head CT scans performed in emergency departments can predict cardiovascular disease risk without additional cost, identifying high-risk patients who would otherwise be missed.

Original paper: Opportunistic Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Using Routine Head CT in the Emergency Department. — Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.5095

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