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This perplexing case is part of a broader investigation led by Dr. Dipak Bat of Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Dr. Bat is studying an increasing number of patients presenting with heart attacks despite lacking traditional risk factors. Alarmingly, he notes that around 12% of heart attack patients fall into this category.
As Dr. Bat delves deeper into the issue, he posits several potential contributing factors for the rise in heart attacks among younger demographics. One significant factor appears to be the ongoing obesity epidemic, which has impacted a multitude of individuals. Additionally, Dr. Bat points to a rise in substance abuse, particularly with drugs like cocaine and even marijuana, as potential risk enhancers.