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Question #18229
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reason of sudden heart attack - #18229

Fatima

I am really worried about something that happened last week. My dad, who's been generally healthy and super active, suddenly collapsed while he was gardening. He was rushed to the hospital and the doctors said it was a heart attack, which just blew my mind. There’s no history of heart disease in our family, and he’s only 55! I don't get it—what could be the reason of sudden heart attack at his age? He doesn’t smoke, eats pretty well—okay maybe too much salt sometimes, but still! The doctors ran some tests and said his cholesterol wasn’t that bad either. I keep thinking, what’s the reason of sudden heart attack in someone who seems so fit? Did they miss something or was there a silent problem? I’ve heard stress can play a massive role. He had a tough few months at work, but when he came home, he seemed okay. I keep going over everything, trying to piece it all together. If anyone has insight on the reason of sudden heart attack or what signs we might’ve overlooked, I’d really appreciate any advice. I just need to understand this better, y’know?

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