Can an optician can spot if you're at risk of a heart attack? Scan during eye tests could show signs - Daily Mail

6/12/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Shaun Wooller
by Shaun Wooller
Researchers at Edinburgh University used eye scans to generate a personalised risk score for each patient. They can then give advice on smoking and exercise or prescribing drugs to combat health problems.
A scan during routine eye tests could spot patients at high risk of a heart attack, a study suggests. Experts say the tests will allow doctors to intervene early and cut the danger. This could invo… [+2503 chars]
full article...