Summary

A new study led by UCLA Health physician-scientists suggests that subtle changes in heart structure and function may signal an increased risk of developing certain cancers years later. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , could eventually help physicians identify patients who may benefit from earlier prevention strategies aimed at both cardiovascular disease and cancer. "This study suggests that structural and functional changes in the heart may occur alongside—or even before—biological processes linked to cancer development," said Dr.

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