2006-07-10 15:15:27 · 14 answers · asked by michelle_case50 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes. The sad case of Len Bias (first draft pick for the Boston Celtics).
Granted, he had a little help from a controlled substance.
2006-07-10 15:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Heart attacks can happen to anyone at any age. The risk of heart attacks increases in males after the age of 45 and in women after the age of 50. I have listed below some signs that show a risk of heart attacks.
Smoker. --- if you have smoked any cigarettes in the past month. Quitting smoking may be the most important step you can take to reduce your risk.
Systolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure is the first number of your blood pressure reading. For example, if your reading is 120/80 (120 over 80), your systolic blood pressure is 120.
Blood pressure medicine. Some medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure include diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers. if you take one of these medications.
HDL cholesterol. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is the "good" cholesterol because it helps prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries. The higher your HDL, the better. An HDL of 60 mg/dL and above protects against heart disease. An HDL of less than 40 mg/dL puts you at major risk of heart attack.
Total cholesterol. Total cholesterol is the sum of all the cholesterol in your blood. The higher your total cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart disease. A total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL and above puts you at twice the risk of heart disease compared with someone whose cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL. Less than 200 mg/dL gives you a lower risk for heart disease.
2006-07-10 15:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by pinkribbons&walking4boobies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definatly YES
My 21 year old son died four years ago from a heart attack.
He wasn't overweight. He did have some high blood pressure and wasn't consistant at taking his blood pressure pills.
It has been the worse thing that has happen to the whole family.
2006-07-10 15:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, depending on if there is a real medical problem or one brought on by drugs. I knew a 15 year old that had a stroke from sniffing glue.
2006-07-10 15:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely.
2006-07-10 15:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyone at any age could have an heart attack.
2006-07-10 15:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by Pepper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have a heart attack at any age. my hubby had one when he was in collage because he worked out his chest muscles way to much and they compressed on his heart.
CNA II
2006-07-10 16:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Heather W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...especially if they are on drugs but it may just be a panic attack cause i sure as hell thought i was having a heart attack....
2006-07-10 15:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by valerie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure... I had my first heart attack when I was three..
2006-07-10 15:17:55 · answer #9 · answered by Heatmizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Ruling out obvious cardiac risk problems, it often relates to drugs like Cocaine.
2006-07-10 15:19:43 · answer #10 · answered by whozethere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋