Retired NFL players, notably linemen, had high risk of artery plaque, per independent study

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   first AHA Newsroom indie study

   Retired NFL players, notably linemen, had high risk of artery plaque, per independent study

   Research Highlights: Former professional football players may be at high risk of undiagnosed, untreated coronary artery disease (CAD) that often occurs without symptoms, according to a preliminary study of 200 former NFL players. CAD limits blood flow...

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   Medical Xpress indie study observational

   Retired NFL players, notably linemen, have high risk of artery plaque, independent study shows

   Retired NFL players may have a high risk of undiagnosed, untreated coronary artery disease (CAD) that often occurs without symptoms, according to new, independent, preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.

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