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My dad had a heart attack when he was 50 years old. i am approaching the age of 40 ... would you recommend me getting checked sooner than later?
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Do you: have a primary care physician and get checked on a regular basis? Knowing your family history, your doc should put together a risk profile to determine what sort surveillance or workup might be appropriate for you.
Answered 4/17/2016
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