According to new research, people may become more motivated to take better care of their hearts if they can see signs of plaque buildup inside their arteries.
More than 7,000 individuals participated in the study, which included the results of six randomised studies. The majority had scans done to look for plaque in their necks or heart arteries. In each study, participants were randomly assigned to two groups. The scan results for half were displayed, whereas for the other half, either no results were displayed or no scans were performed. One to four years were covered by the study follow-ups.
Researchers discovered that those who saw pictures of their plaque buildup improved more. At the end of the follow-up period, individuals who had scans had lower cholesterol and blood pressure readings as well as a lower overall risk of heart disease compared to those who had not. The research was released online by JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging on May 24, 2023.
This research is still being watched.
