FDA clears test that helps predict the risk of coronary heart disease

["FDA Office of Women's Health" <fda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: FDA clears test that helps predict the risk of coronary heart disease

	December 2014 http://www.fda.gov/womens FDA clears test that helps predict the risk of coronary heart disease Study data show test predicts risk better in black women The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared a new screening test that predicts a patient’s risk of future coronary heart disease (CHD) events, such as heart attacks. FDA cleared the test for use in all adults with no history of heart disease, but studies submitted by the company and reviewed by the FDA show that the test is better at discerning this risk in women, particularly black women. Read more. Please share this update with your network, members, constituents, and community. FDA Office of Women’s Health 10903 New Hampshire Avenue WO32 - Room 2333 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 301-796-9440

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