Influence of subclinical atherosclerosis burden and progression on mortality
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In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses groundbreaking research on the impact of subclinical atherosclerosis on mortality, revealing insights from a 15-year study. He emphasizes the limitations of traditional cardiovascular risk prediction tools, like the Framingham Risk Score, and calls for deeper exploration of individual risk factors for better long-term outcomes.
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