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Has it really been shown that constipation leads to heart attack?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Unlikely: Common things but not specifically related in my opinion. One can have either, neither, or both!

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2013

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