Another reason for a mammogram. It could be a window to your heart's health

May 8, 2026 | 12:45 IST

Calcium deposits in breast arteries are an early cardiac risk marker; treatment can even prevent heart attacks

Routine mammograms have long been used to detect breast cancer early on, but can they reveal hidden heart disease risks in women? Doctors say a mammogram can pinpoint breast arterial calcifications (BAC) — calcium deposits in breast arteries that are now recognised as markers of underlying vascular damage that can raise cardiovascular risks.

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Another reason for a mammogram. It could be a window to your heart's health

Calcium deposits in breast arteries are an early cardiac risk marker; treatment can even prevent heart attacks

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Another reason for a mammogram. It could be a window to your heart's health

Calcium deposits in breast arteries are an early cardiac risk marker; treatment can even prevent heart attacks

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