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I had two half brothers that have passed away with heart attacks. should i be proactive and seek a cardiologist to assess my risks?
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Familial premature C: Premature death from heart attack was defined as death due to ischemic heart disease or sudden cardiac death before 55 years of age (men) or 65 years of age (women). If your half brothers died prior to 55 years of age from heart attack then you have to be proactive for risk startification and management.
Answered 9/29/2013
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