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How severe is risk of heart attack (sudden cariac death) if basic hearth tests are ok?

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Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Cardiac arrest : Risk is higher if there is positive family history for sudden cardiac death.

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Answered 8/5/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Low chance: If: non smoker body weight appropriate, bp and cholesterol normal exercise cardiovascular regularly it is not never, but it is low!

Answered 9/21/2014

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