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At what average age is the first heart attack amongst males?

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Age: I have not heard of any specific average age for a heart attack. But older age is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease, specially in usa. The association with other risk factors will increase the risk.

Answered 5/22/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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40s: But reducing risk factors is very important to delay these events. No smoking good diet weight control exercise.

Answered 6/25/2013

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