Heart Attack: Early Warning Signs

Heart Attack Risk Factors
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1. Age: Men over 45 and women over 55 face higher risk.
2. Tobacco use: Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure increase risk.
3. High blood pressure: Especially when combined with obesity, high cholesterol, or diabetes.
4. High cholesterol or triglycerides: Elevated LDL and triglycerides, and low HDL increase risk.
5. Obesity: Linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, and unfavorable cholesterol levels.
6. Diabetes: High blood sugar raises heart attack risk.
7. Metabolic syndrome: A combination of central obesity, high blood pressure, low good cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood sugar doubles the risk.
8. Family history: If a close relative had an early heart attack, your risk increases.
9. Lack of exercise: A sedentary lifestyle is associated with higher risk.
10. Unhealthy diet: High sugar, animal fats, processed foods, trans fats, and salt intake raise risk.
11. Stress: Emotional stress, like extreme anger, can increase heart attack risk.
12. Illegal drug use: Cocaine and amphetamines can trigger heart attacks.
13. Preeclampsia history: Increases the lifetime risk of heart disease.
14. Autoimmune conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can increase heart attack risk.