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Q: can a 28 year old man have a stroke or heart attack?

can a 28 year old man have a heart attack or stroke if he was a cacaine user, but does not do it any more.

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2/ 8/10 10:09pm

Hi Maximomex,

 

While it is more common for people to have strokes or heart attacks when you are older, a 28 year old man can have either, regardless of cocaine use.  However, cocaine use does increase your risk.

 

Stroke and cocaine use

 

Best of luck,

Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN

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By maximomex— Last Modified: 12/15/10, First Published: 02/08/10