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Why do fit people have heart attacks? Are heart attack victims younger than before?
Guest : Prof Liesl Zuhlke | at Cardiologist at Red Cross Hospital |
Heart attacks – once characterized as a part of "old man's disease" – are increasingly
occurring in younger people.
On Sunday, a man who took part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday died soon
after completing the race.
Physiotherapist Najmee Marlie, 44, who was a member of the Walmers Athletics Club,
passed away after successfully completing the Cape Town Cycle Tour. It is believed he
died of a heart attack.
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By Tonight with LesterGuest : Prof Liesl Zuhlke | at Cardiologist at Red Cross Hospital |
Heart attacks – once characterized as a part of "old man's disease" – are increasingly
occurring in younger people.
On Sunday, a man who took part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday died soon
after completing the race.
Physiotherapist Najmee Marlie, 44, who was a member of the Walmers Athletics Club,
passed away after successfully completing the Cape Town Cycle Tour. It is believed he
died of a heart attack.