Overview

• Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a method using standard blood tests to predict the risk of a heart attack within six months.
• The study identified around 90 molecules linked to the risk of a first heart attack, but existing healthcare samples are sufficient for prediction.
• An online tool has been created to allow individuals to assess their heart attack risk, aiming to motivate lifestyle changes and preventive measures.
• The method's effectiveness is based on detecting biological processes active in the months leading up to a heart attack.
• The research team plans to further study the identified molecules and assess the motivational impact of the online tool in a new study.