A member asked:

Would i have to have many risk factors to have a heart attack? recent work up with cardiologist was all normal. i only have slightly high ldl.male,28.

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Bad luck?: Anyone can have a heart attack. All it takes is a heart, right? That and bad luck. The greater your number of risk factors, the greater your chances of a heart attack. And vice versa. You can lower your risk by eating right & exercising. You can't control your age, gender & family history. Oh and don't smoke. But can you have a heart attack despite doing all the right things? Yes, that's bad luck.

Answered 9/13/2014

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No clear answer: Sure the more the risk factor the more the possibilities. But with you I think your doctor gave you the right answer

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