A new non-invasive scan can be used to determine the extent of plaque buildup in the heart accurately predicts the likelihood of heart attack or death over a 15-year period.  This test from researchers at Weill Cornell, Emory University and Cedars-Sinai predicts the risk of heart attacks better than any other diagnostic heart test currently available, especially in asymptomatic patients.  The team state the it … Continue reading New non-invasive test predicts long-term death risk in humans even without heart disease symptoms.