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Why I’m Wary of Many Cardiac Screening Tests


We have been told for decades now that detecting cardiac disease early is better than waiting for symptoms to appear, which on the surface sounds reasonable. However, years of experience belies this supposed axiom, and in fact some screenings, in the guise of “early detection,” can be downright dangerous.

For example, cardiac screening tests offered in physicians’ offices, standalone centers and mobile vans – including carotid ultrasounds, cardiac CT scans, and coronary calcium scans – are better left undone. There is no data to show any improved outcomes from these tests, but they carry demonstrated risks of serious harm.

The harms include incidental findings…

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