Who can a heart attack strike?

Heart attacks can strike anyone, regardless of age, sex, or race. However, certain factors can increase the risk of heart attack, including:

- High blood pressure

- High cholesterol

- Diabetes

- Smoking

- Obesity

- Physical inactivity

- Family history of heart disease

- Age (men over 45 and women over 55 are at increased risk)

It's important to be aware of these risk factors and take steps to manage them, such as eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and quitting smoking. If you have any of these risk factors, it's also important to talk to your doctor about medications or other measures you can take to reduce your risk of heart attack.