Over 50% of Heart Attacks in Younger Women Aren't From Clogged Arteries

Summary: A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 1,500 heart attacks in adults aged 65 or younger reveals that the traditional "clogged artery" model doesn't fit everyone. The data suggests that over 50% of heart attacks in younger women are not caused by arterial blockages (plaque), indicating that the medical community has significantly underestimated other causes for heart events in this demographic.

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