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Can someone under the age of 15 have a heart attack?
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Heart attack: It is possible. Arteritis or congenital defects can cause heart attack in young people.
Answered 4/27/2013
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Yes rare: Some causes congenital defects torn vessels- dissections- marfans embolism hypercoagulability hyperlipidemia.
Answered 6/1/2013
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