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Mummy entering scanner during testing

Unwrapping secrets

“Our research shows that we are all at risk for atherosclerosis, the disease that causes heart attacks and strokes – all races, diets and lifestyles,” says Gregory Thomas, M.D., MPH, a UC Irvine School of Medicine volunteer clinical professor.


Technician with scanning patient

Diabetics’ coronary calcium levels linked to heart attack risk

Results of UC Irvine-led study underscore value of screening