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If I Was At A Risk Of A Heart Attack Would The Doctor Told Me By Now ?
If i was at a risk of a heart attack would the doctor of told me by now ? I m a 19 year old female that is afraid of a heart attack
Mon, 14 Dec 2009
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Yes if the doctor has any reason to believe you may have a heart attack, he/she would tell you. But of course your doctor would have to run some tests on you before knowing anything. But if you are over weight, or have a family history of heart attacks, then the risk is greater.
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