Is it possible for a minor to have coronary artery disease?Im 15, I get alot of emotional stress over my girlfriend for the fact that she is moving. I was wondering if i could develope coronary artery disease. My dad has cholesterol and everything.
Answer by Agent D
Absolutely. Just eat right and exercise. You still may have to take a pill to lower your cholesteral, hell, it's in the family just like the heart disease, so just make sure you see your doctor if you're concerned.
Answer by H W
It is possible... but unlikely at your age.
If you are asking because you are having pains in your heart over your girlfriend leaving -- that is an emotional/hormonal response and it happens to everyone in this type of situation, it is not a sign of heart disease.
However, with your family history it is especially important for you to eat a healthy diet (low in saturated fat) and to get exercise (3x per week, and stay at a healthy body weight) and practice stress reduction (meditation, art, music, etc). You need to do this now, and throughout your entire life... because when you are older, if you haven't maintained these healthy habits you very well could develop heart disease.
Answer by Cinthia
Anything is possible, but you probably are ok right now. If you have the genetics (dad) and lifestyle (how does your mom cook, are you sedantary) you could be at risk and it would be easier to develop good habits now than later.
Answer by D-Man
Most likely for your age no although my teacher said that she knew a boy who had a heart attack when he 19. It mainly depends on your genetics. But don't worry, we all get stressed out on things, but like I said, it depends on your genetics, the things you eat, and how you exercise. Your to young to worry about something like this now in your life. Just eat right and exercise.
Answer by djmom11
Just about anything is possible. But if you are healthy etc, then you probably don't have coronary artery disease. But if it is something you worry about, see if you can go in for a physical. Because even if you don't have it, it is not good to worry about it all the time.
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