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Can Kids At Age 12 Have A Heartattack??
Like i am 12 and could i have a heart attack im not heavy at all just sometimes adults have heartattacks for no reason can that happen to kids? I am 12 5 1 and i weigh 91 pounds also heart problems run in my family
Sat, 20 Aug 2011
hi,thanks for query.Normally this is absolutely uncommon.The process of fat deposition in arteries starts from early age but heart attack is not common and very unlikely.please do not worry.
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