New marker for heart disease identified in study of firefighters

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 23:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers are shedding new light on an underlying cause of heart disease. A new study finds that endothelial dysfunction (blood vessel lining) can predict who is at risk for developing coronary heart disease. By identifying this new marker in patients, doctors may be able to intervene early to prevent the progression of heart disease.

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