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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nilima Marshall

Blood test to detect deadly heart inflammation could be available within a year

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A £50 blood test that diagnoses a potentially deadly heart muscle inflammation could be available within a year, scientists have said.

The researchers said this test would help identify those with myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle that can often be fatal – and get them early lifesaving treatment.

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