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๐Ÿšจ Red Flag: Don't Dismiss Young Patients

"They're too young for a heart attack" โ€” wrong.

Young adults CAN have ACS:
โ€ข Cocaine/stimulants โ†’ coronary vasospasm, even in 20s
โ€ข Coronary anomalies โ†’ congenital
โ€ข SCAD โ†’ affects young women, especially peripartum

Action: Ask about substance use. Complete cardiac workup regardless of age.

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