My dad had a heart attack in his 50s. I am 27. When should I get checked?
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"While we should always pay attention to our health, you should probably start having a closer look at your cardiovascular status after age 30."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/heart-attack/
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