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Can you explain if it's possible to have heart attack at 22 years old?
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Chest pain: If you have a family history of heart attack, you should go see your dr. And get checked out. Albeit you are young, early CAD can occur. Having said that heart attacks in 22 year olds are rare.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: There are many reasons why a 22 year old can have a heart attack. Some patients have genetic predispositions to having heart attacks like lipoprotein a or receptor problems so that they do not metabolize lipids properly. Smoking, eating junk food, not maintaining proper weight, not exercising, hi stress jobs, uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, abdominal obesity, using drugs like cocaine.
Answered 3/30/2014
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