Hidden triggers behind increasing heart attacks in younger women revealed

Heart attack rates are increasing among individuals under 40, particularly women, with a study identifying stressors like anemia and infection as significant triggers. While coronary artery disease remains the leading cause in the U.S., conditions like spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) affect younger women disproportionately and can occur without traditional risk factors. Dr. Claire Raphael highlights the need for awareness of these nontraditional causes to prevent misdiagnosis, emphasizing that anyone with chest pain should seek medical attention.