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CI MED-led research partnership advances heart disease screening
A new study by Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the Butkus Foundation, and Carle Health compares two common screening tests – calcium channel scoring and computed CT angiography (CCTA) – to determine which is more effective at detecting early signs of arterial plaque buildup, especially in asymptomatic patients with a strong family history of heart disease.
CI MED News | May 21, 2026