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8 Heart Attack Risk Factors Every American Should Know

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Unfortunately, your heart disease risk is two to four times higher if you smoke cigarettes. Smoking “is truly one of the worst, if not the worst, risk factor because it impacts so many things,” says Dr. Milani. It injures the arteries, contributes to cholesterol problems, and raises the risk of blood clots. “It’s the ultimate devil,” he adds.

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