Key Highlights
- Nancy Preston, 67, underwent quintuple bypass surgery after a routine mammogram detected heart disease.
- She did not experience typical heart disease symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.
- Preston had a family history of heart disease, with her mother and sister having heart-related issues.
- The case suggests that mammograms could aid in identifying heart risks in women.
- Healthcare professionals may need to consider broader uses for mammograms beyond breast cancer screening.
