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Silent artery plaques may appear in one in 13 adults before age 30

A study presented at ESC 2026 finds silent artery plaques in one in 13 adults before age 30

By · Published August 31, 2026  16:00 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026  18:38 UTC

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A large international study presented at ESC 2026 revealed that silent atherosclerosis is widespread among adults, including young individuals. The REACT study found that standard risk assessment tools often miss these silent artery plaques, which may appear in one in 13 adults before age 30.

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  • Primary Driver: A study presented at ESC 2026 finds silent artery plaques in one in 13 adults before age 30
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The REACT study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026, reveals that silent artery plaques may appear in one in 13 adults before age 30. The study maps widespread silent atherosclerosis across the adult lifespan, challenging conventional risk assessment tools.

According to Medical Device Network, identifying these silent plaques could help reduce the global cardiovascular disease burden. However, the study's findings are not without controversy.

The study's implications for public health and preventive medicine are significant. However, the exact prevalence of silent atherosclerosis in young adults and the best methods for its detection and management are still unknown.

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What is silent atherosclerosis?

Silent atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of plaques in the arteries that do not cause symptoms. These plaques can lead to cardiovascular disease if left undetected and untreated.

What is the REACT study?

The REACT study is a large international study that maps the prevalence of silent atherosclerosis across the adult lifespan.

How does the REACT study challenge conventional risk assessment tools?

The REACT study suggests that standard risk assessment tools may miss silent atherosclerosis, which is more widespread than previously thought.

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