To Prevent Heart Attacks, Doctors Try a New Genetic Test Polygenic risk scores could help patients understand whether they really need early treatment for heart disease. Author: GINA KOLATA Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)