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What Are Chances Of Heart Attack In Healthy Female With BMI Of 32?
my grandmother has had 3 heart attacks, still living, my mother had one at 49 which killed her. She however smoked, had a poor diet and was something of an angry person! I am female have now just turned 40, have bmi of 32 not sure how fit (can jog a mile slowish, cycle 30-40 miles slow to med intensity although i dont do these regular). Smoked for 22 years, gave up for 5 yrs. What are my chances of a heart attack? Im sure past cholesterol readings have been within normal range.
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Hello,
The heart attacks is not a disease that is inherited, it is a disease that is linked to several factors like, obesity, age, lipid levels in your blood, physical exercise, and gender. so try to decrease your BMI and eat healthy to decrease your lipid levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
The heart attacks is not a disease that is inherited, it is a disease that is linked to several factors like, obesity, age, lipid levels in your blood, physical exercise, and gender. so try to decrease your BMI and eat healthy to decrease your lipid levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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