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Hello. when you say heart failure is uncommon in young around 20, do you mean its rare? i'm asking if you could say its rare. yes or no ?.
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Yes rare: Unless person has other issue as well--like congenital heart defect; history of stimulant abuse; prior chest trauma; prior infection that impacted the heart (Rheumatic Fever / myocarditis / endocarditis / etc.). Good luck
Answered 2/9/2015
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