New Blood Test May Predict Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
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A simple scoring system could improve how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients most likely to benefit from preventive medications, according to a new study published in circulation research.
The test, called the TRIPLE Score, measures specific proteins on blood platelets along with the patient's age to help doctors make more informed decisions about prescribing blood-thinning medications such as aspirin and clopidogrel.
The test requires only a small blood sample and could be developed into a straightforward tool that any healthcare provider could use, not just specialists. The study team found that their new scoring system successfully identified patients whose blood was more likely to form clots in laboratory tests. The results also aligned with existing risk scores that doctors use to predict a patient's likelihood of having a heart attack in the next 10 years.
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