Hidden artery plaque found in 1 in 13 adults under 30

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A study of 16,000 apparently healthy adults found signs of atherosclerosis in more than half, with plaques already detectable in about 1 in 13 people aged 18 to 29. Researchers say direct artery imaging could reveal hidden cardiovascular disease years or decades before symptoms appear.

Why it matters：The findings suggest cardiovascular screening may need to start much earlier, with implications for imaging-device makers, preventive-care providers and public health guidelines.

Key points

  • More than half of 16,000 healthy adults showed signs of atherosclerosis.
  • Plaques were detectable in roughly 1 in 13 people aged 18 to 29.

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