5 Lesser-Known Risk Factors for Heart Attack

Smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure are all well-known risk factors for heart attacks, but they are not the only ones. We want you to be aware of lesser-known risks factors, such as extreme cold and sudden exertion, so you can protect your heart.

5 Lesser-Known Risk Factors for Heart Attack Smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure are all well-known risk factors for heart attacks, but they are not the only ones. We want you to be aware of lesser-known risks factors, such as extreme cold and sudden exertion, so you can protect your heart. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Can Heart Conditions Cause Fainting? MORE What Is a Pacemaker and How Does It Work? MORE The Most Common Causes of Chest Wall Pain MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Heart newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.