Massive 20-Year study maps the hidden path to heart disease
NCT ID NCT00005487
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This long-term study aims to understand how early, hidden signs of heart disease develop and predict future heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. It follows over 6,400 adults from four different ethnic groups who started the study with no known heart disease. Researchers use regular check-ups and advanced scans to track changes in heart and blood vessel health over many years.
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