Current Date 18 Apr, 2025

Cheap blood test predicts and prevents heart attacks: study finds.

A ₹525 blood test measuring troponin levels shows promise in preventing heart attacks and strokes. The study, involving 62,000 individuals, revealed troponin as a powerful indicator of silent heart damage, improving risk prediction accuracy. This affordable test could revolutionize cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention, especially for those in intermediate-risk categories, potentially saving lives in India where heart disease is rampant.