"I have high cholesterol, but it is genetic" (1:09)
Both of Mike's parents had had heart attacks, but he thought being athletic protected him. His doctor agreed. Then: heart attack.
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Chest Pains
Symptoms were hard to ignore
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Hidden Heart Trouble
I looked great, and exercised
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My Heart Was Failing
"I thought I was out of shape"
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Stress Management
How you deal affects your risk for heart disease
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Have you ever received a wrong diagnosis?
Mike had a family history of heart disease, but his doctor gave him a clean bill of health right before his heart attack. Men have a greater risk of heart attack than women do, and they have attacks earlier in life. Even after menopause, when women's death rate from heart disease increases, it's not as great as men's.
Chest PainsSymptoms were hard to ignore
Hidden Heart TroubleI looked great, and exercised
My Heart Was Failing"I thought I was out of shape"
Stress ManagementHow you deal affects your risk for heart disease