A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association introduces a home test that can identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The test, developed using data from the SCAPIS population study, consists of 14 questions about factors such as age, gender, weight, and medical history. By combining responses in a special algorithm, the test can detect 65% of individuals at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease, performing as accurately as clinical examinations with blood tests and blood pressure measurements. The research, led by Professor Göran Bergström of the University of Gothenburg, aims to provide early warnings that could save lives and prevent suffering. The Swedish Heart Lung Foundation, which sponsors SCAPIS, considers these findings extremely promising for identifying at-risk individuals via a home test before disease occurs.
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Home Test Can Identify High Risk of Heart Attack

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