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My uncle died suddenly at age 47 from a widow maker heart attack. he did cocaine regularly. could that have caused it? if not,could it be genetic?
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Early death from MI : Taking cocaine is a risk factor for a heart attack but there was also probably a blockage there for years. That's why blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes management is so important to manage. A poor lifestyle like poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, obesity all slowly contribute to heart disease. Heart disease can be reversed with proper medical management and a healthy lifestyle.
Answered 4/22/2019
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