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What are the chances for a teenager to get a heart attack, stroke, or infarct? and reason of what could cause them.. other than drugs
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Congenital obesity: Congenital abnormalities like patent ductus arteriosus, tetralogy of fallout, patent foramen ovale. Valve issues. Occasionally heat prostration and electrolyte issues (2 a day football practices in august). Childhood morbid obesity, endocrine issues.
Answered 11/12/2013
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In Addition: To the above, there can rarely be origin of the coronary arteries from the pulmonary artery rather than the aorta. As a result, the heart is supplied by blood with low oxygen concentration resulting in heart attacks at an early age.
Answered 11/13/2013
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