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Think you're too young to suffer from a heart attack? Think again. Men 55 years old or younger account for a large number of heart attacks in the United States, according to a study cheap jerseys china presented at the American Heart Association's scientific meeting this morning.

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While older men are still the most likely group to have heart attacks, young men should see fitflops in canada their doctors, too. Find out if your cholesterol is too high by having your LDLcholesterol level measured. According to guidelines from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a score between 130 and 159 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) is considered borderline high.

In addition, make sure to discuss your risk factors for CHDa bodymass index of 25 or higher, a family history of the disease, or type2 diabeteswith your doctor to determine if you should take statins.