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When researchers used ultrasound to look at the neck arteries of former NFL players, they found that about 4 out of 10 had early plaque buildup - this is a hidden form of heart disease that doesn't cause any symptoms yet.
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The study looked at nearly 1000 retired NFL players and found that 41% of them had plaque buildup in their carotid arteries, which exactly matches the claim. This confirms that former football players have a high rate of early heart disease without obvious symptoms.
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