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Could use your help docs! my father had a heart attack at a young age, will i be ok?
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Heart attack: One gets no guarantees but you should be on a mediterranean diet, regular exercise and not smoking program and see your doctor for evaluation if anything else is needed to help your risk like treating elevated cholesterol, BP or diabetes.
Answered 6/10/2014
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