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Scientists in Liverpool are developing a blood test which helps
detect potential heart attacks.
The £1 test measures the level of protein in the blood.
It will help scientists work out a patient's level of risk from
heart disease.
According to the Liverpool Echo, researchers at the city's Broadgreen
Hospital say the test could be available in two years.
Dr Nick Newall says: "Heart disease is a bit like looking
into a volcano - you can see it's there, but you don't know what's
it's going to do.
"This test will allow us to see when it's starting to smoke
and more importantly if it's going to erupt.
"Some people may well have heart disease and not even know
it but it can be a silent killer. There are already tests which
will show up heart problems, but they won't reveal the likelihood
of you having a heart attack.
"The traditional approach at the moment is reactive because
there was no exact way of working out the risk of a heart attack
- it's pretty much guesswork.
"This blood test will allow us to predict the risk. We can
lower the risk if it is brought to our attention sooner."
More than 2,500 patients are taking part in the two-year study.
Posted 10th January 2002
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