AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Blood protein score linked to calcium buildup in heart arteries
A standard-deviation rise in the score was linked to a 0.60-unit increase in artery calcium scores on a base-10 logarithmic scale.A standard-deviation rise in the score was linked to a 0.60-unit increase in artery calcium scores on a base-10 logarithmic scale.
Cohort · 6,468 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied6,468 CARDIA, MESA, and FHS participants
What changedHigher blood protein scores were linked to more calcium buildup in heart arteries
The catchSelecting proteins and evaluating their calcium association in the same dataset risks overstating the association