- Almost 50% of Medcare patients experiencing myocardial infarctions are under 50.
- Residents in the UAE are developing coronary artery disease as early as 15 years sooner than previously expected.

Dubai – September 22, 2025: Medcare has introduced a groundbreaking AI powered blood test, in response to the growing number of young people in the region having cardiovascular issues and sudden onset of heart attacks. Clinical studies show that in the MENA and South Asia regions, the average age for a first-time heart attack has decreases by 5-10 years. This new blood test can predict the development of coronary artery disease with 95% accuracy, before there are any symptoms. Available at Medcare Hospital Al Safa, this test is a breakthrough in preventive cardiology, offering patients and physcians a highly accurate, low risk and fast alternative to traditional diagnostics.

Heart diseases can be asymptomatic, showing no signs until something serious like a heart attack happens. In the UAE, this is becoming evident in younger people. Research indicates individuals in this region are diagnosed with coronary artery disease about 15 years earlier than in other countries.
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