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Heart Attack
Frequently Asked Questions
6. Who is at greatest risk of a heart
attack?
Certain factors make it more likely that you will develop coronary
artery disease and have a heart attack. These risk factors include
some things you cannot change. If you are a man over age 45 or a
woman over age 55 you are at greater risk. Having a family history
of early heart disease -- heart disease in a father or brother
before age 55 or in a mother or sister before age 65 is another
risk factor. You are also at risk if you have a personal history of
angina or previous heart attack, or if you have had a heart
procedure, such as angioplasty or heart bypass. (Answer
continues on next page.)
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