It’s still considered relatively rare for a younger adult to have a heart attack

But research suggests that while heart attack rates have declined in older adults, they’ve increased in those under age 40, especially among women.

And a new study is revealing some potential hidden causes of that concerning trend.

In the U.S, coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart attacks. It causes the narrowing of arteries due to plaque build-up, restricting blood flow.

But not all heart attacks are caused by blockages.

“There are different types of heart attack and non-traditional heart attacks that can affect younger people,” warning Dr. Claire Raphael, an interventional cardiologist with Mayo Clinic.

Raphael is the first author of a study that looks into why there’s a concerning

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