Millions Are Unaware of Cardiovascular Risks That Start Outside of the Heart

A new report suggests that millions of U.S. adults are unaware they may have undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factors that begin outside the heart. Cardiovascular and metabolic health are intrinsically linked, with diabetes and kidney disease as major risk factors for heart disease.

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