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How can you just have a massive heart attack out of nowhere and die?
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Not out of nowhere: Heart attacks due to coronary artery disease are the end result of years of build-up of disease. This can be due to family history, tobacco use, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, lack of regular aerobic exercise.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Unfrtunately : Sudden death is the first symptom in about one third of those who have a heart attack. Risk factors and treatment of those risk factors is critical.
Answered 8/18/2013
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