But the equation is different from an otherwise healthy adult with a few heart disease risk factors.

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Patel has pioneered the use of adult stem cells to treat heart disease.

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While some experts insist Syndrome X is a disease and that a genetic flaw is the cause, others argue Syndrome X is merely a precursor to other ailments, including heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.

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