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A 19-year-old female asked:

I am 18 years old female.normal heart echo(twice) ekg(many times) chest x-ray blood work and physical examination by cardiologist.can i have cad ?

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Dr. James Ferguson
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Hard to say: We do not know the reason you had all those tests done, whether they were interpreted correctly, and what your history and exam findings are. Without all the available information it is hard to guess what your status is.
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Dr. Katherine Caldwell
Internal Medicine 19 years experience
18 yr old, CAD? No: It would be VERY unlikely that you have the atherosclerosis build-up in your arteries that causes blocked arteries (CAD) at only 18 yrs old! I wonder what symptoms you keep having that have prompted all that specialised testing? See an internist who can help you understand your symptoms. Best thing to avoid CAD is 1) don't smoke, 2) eat a healthy diet (vegan/vegetarian), 3) exercise regularly.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017

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