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AI can detect heart disease inwomen using mammograms, study suggests

Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women

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Andrew Gregory Health editor in Munich27 Aug 2026, 02:00 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readTechGlobal

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AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests

Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women

Doctors have discovered a way to use routine mammograms that screen for breast cancer to spot heart disease, the world’s leading – and frequently underdiagnosed – cause of death in women.

Researchers analysed the scans using artificial intelligence and were able to successfully identify women with coronary heart disease, high blood pressure or who had suffered a stroke.

Doctors have discovered a way to use routine mammograms that screen for breast cancer to spot heart disease, the world’s leading – and frequently underdiagnosed – cause of death in women.

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Source: The Guardian · Andrew Gregory Health editor in Munich. Published 27 Aug 2026, 02:00 pm.

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