Maryland law requires radiologists to inform patients of blood vessel calcium on mammograms.
Maryland enacted a new law requiring radiologists to inform patients if mammogram results show calcium deposits in blood vessels. The requirement applies statewide. The law is newly enacted, and its impact on patient health has not yet been measured.
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This addresses missed diagnoses of heart disease by using a common cancer screening to provide an early warning for the condition.
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