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- Already had a heart attack
- A man, 45 years of age or older
- A woman, 55 years of age or older
- A woman who is going through menopause or has completed menopause
- Have an immediate family member (parent or sibling) who has had heart disease
- Cigarette smoking
- High blood pressure or diabetes
- Overweight or obese
- Inactive
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Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 01/96
