I am so sorry this happened to you and can understand how this could be mentally scarring, but let me offer you this…

In 2008 I had a heart attack which left me with Heart Failure, Coronary Ischaemia and Microvascular Disease. In '14 I almost died twice undergoing a routine Angiogram, then a drug induced Cardiac Stress Test. Both times I became Brady Hypotensive, where the heart rate crashes exceedingly low and needs medical intervention to bring it back.

I have discussed diet with my Cardiologist, GP and Nurses and they all agree that the one thing heart patients must cut down is salt. The only time spicy food has been mentioned was in relation to discomfort from gas and indigestion - along with pulses. I actually have Neurological issues which are aggravated by capsaicin, so I have to watch my intake for that reason.

There are studies that show that Cultures which eat spicy foods have a lower incidence of heart disease and stroke.

For your peace of mind, if you can ever learn to forgive yourself, I would suggest that the choice of an adult's overall diet (if that were even a factor), by including things like salt-laden pizza, would be more detrimental than a few slices of one particular topping. And the parents of a family are in ultimate charge of the family diet. Ignoring what your father may feel and project onto you, you must try to see this sad event as a co-incidence.

Again, I am sorry you had to witness such tragedy at such a young age.

Dave.