Coronary calcium scans benefit firefighters at risk of cardiovascular disease

Something as simple as a coronary calcium scan could prove to be a lifesaving exam for firefighters, who face a much higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new report out of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. In the study, researchers examined asymptomatic firefighters, ages 40 and over, from three counties in Maryland…

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