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Can people in their 20s have heart disease?

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But collectively, they can be misdiagnosed signs of a heart attack especially if you re someone under 40. read more

Heart has many parts - vessels, pericardium, myocardium and endocardium. Any of those could be affected in the young. Atherosclerotic disease is rare for 20 year group but a young patient can have a myocardial infarction (heart-attack) because of thrombosis (clotting). read more

Believe it or not, heart trouble can start surprisingly early. Several studies have found that a large number of young people have early buildup of cholesterol in their arteries. Researchers recommend making healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking, drinking within moderate limits, exercising daily, and eating a healthy diet. read more

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