Is it possible to have coronary artery disease at a very young age?

Yes: Our practice has seen patients with coronary artery disease in their 30s. Typically, these patients either have juvenile onset diabetes mellitus or a strong family history of coronary artery disease. They may also have a familial (genetic) family history of elevated cholesterol.

Yes: There are certain conditions, like homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, that can result in coronary disease at an early age. Additionally, drug abuse can also cause lead to the development of coronary disease.