AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Scan-based heart age linked to higher one-year cardiac risk
Over one year, cardiac events occurred in 20.5% of patients whose scan-based heart age exceeded their actual age by at least two years, versus 5.5% otherwise.Over one year, cardiac events occurred in 20.5% of patients whose scan-based heart age exceeded their actual age by at least two years, versus 5.5% otherwise.
Cohort · 1,672 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied1,672 people undergoing coronary CT angiography, against non-accelerated aging
What changedMajor cardiac events were higher with accelerated cardiovascular aging: 20.5% against 5.5% with non-accelerated aging