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Enlarged Lymph Nodes on Screening Mammograms Predict Cardiometabolic Disease, Cardiovascular Risk

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 05/10/2024 - 08:10 May 10, 2024 — According to the Summa Cum Laude Award-Winning Online Poster presented during the 124th ARRS Annual Meeting , fat-enlarged axillary nodes on screening mammograms can predict high cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, Type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and hypertension (HTN). Rubino et al.

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ARRS: Dartmouth poster wins for CVD risk prediction potential using mammograms

AuntMinnie

A scientific poster on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction using fat-enlarged axillary nodes visualized on screening mammograms won the Summa Cum Laude Award at the 124th American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting. This is defined by the American Heart Association as more than a 7.5%

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Understanding the Importance of Screening Mammograms

The Radiology Clinic

Amidst the battle against this disease, screening mammograms emerge as a crucial tool in early detection and effective treatment. In this blog, we delve into the significance of screening mammograms, their procedure, their benefits, and why they are essential for women’s health. What is a Screening Mammogram?

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Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram

Health Imaging

According to new survey data, nonadherence is not for lack of concern about the disease—75% of the women surveyed reported being concerned about their breast health.

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Nearly 25% of women with breast arterial calcifications on mammo develop heart disease

Health Imaging

Specifically, women with BACs on their mammogram may be at an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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Screening vs. Diagnostic Mammogram

TRA Medical Imaging

What’s the difference between Screening and Diagnostic Mammogram? Screening mammography is a routine exam for women who have no sign or symptoms of breast disease. During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are analyzed in real-time. During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are analyzed in real-time.

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Breast arterial calcifications tied to heart disease in women

AuntMinnie

Breast arterial calcifications as seen on mammograms may be a warning sign of heart disease in women, according to research presented at the Menopause Society's annual meeting being held September 10 to 14 in Chicago. Heart disease causes death in one out of every three U.S. of the women had known heart disease at baseline.

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