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Chances of cad in a 25 yo man who smokes and has a family history?
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Need to know more: Premature heart dz in first degree relatives ( before age 55 )?Cholesterol #'s, diabetes!drug use!, blood pressure all factor in this equation?Autopsies on viet nam vets, who died in the war when they were very young, showed most had developed coronary artery disease.
Answered 2/17/2015
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Minimal: CAD does not develop overnight. Plaques develop early and grow over time. Family history contributes, but hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and other factors are involved. Smoking is a large part of this, since it contributes to making the blockages symptomatic. If you are concerned, then smoking is an incredibly stupid thing to do.
Answered 2/17/2015
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