Most Common Cause of Heart Attacks in Young People - Smoking

This week: It is becoming less and less uncommon for cardiologists to see heart attacks in people under 40.  While there are many causes - such as an increasing incidence of both obesity and diabetes - the most common cause of heart attacks in young people is smoking. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Most Common Cause of Heart Attacks in Young People - Smoking This week: It is becoming less and less uncommon for cardiologists to see heart attacks in people under 40.  While there are many causes - such as an increasing incidence of both obesity and diabetes - the most common cause of heart attacks in young people is smoking.  Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert Exercise recommendations with myocarditis Exercise recommendations for young athletes who have myocarditis. READ NOW Smoking is the most important cause of premature heart attacks Smoking is the major cause of heart attacks in people younger than 40 READ NOW What causes numbness and tingling? Numbness and tingling are common symptoms usually caused by transient pressure on a nerve; but sometimes they indicate a more serious problem. READ NOW Improving Stent Technology New stent technologies, mainly directed toward reducing the problem of late stent thrombosis, are aimed at improving the materials used in stents. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.  READ NOW Featured Articles • 5 Legit Excuses for Skipping Your Workout • 5 Things Thyroid Patients Should Never Say to Their Doctor • 10 Questions to Ask Before You Skip That Workout • To Keep it Healthy, Help Your Brain in Multiple Ways • 5 Important Health Numbers You Should Know • Keeping Your Mind Healthy as You Age: 7 Important Steps • Premature Ejaculation: An Overview • Can The Pill Help Fix an Irregular Period? Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.