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Can someone inherit heart disease?
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Sometimes: Having a parent or sibling with heart disease can represent an inheritable heart disease not all family risk is the same, though. Men younger than 55 and women <65 are considered to be higher risk relatives. An 85 year old grandfather with a heart attack or a heavy smoking 63 y/o dad with a heart attack may not represent a gene to their thin, frequent jogger grandson/son.
Answered 7/31/2012
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Genetics: Family history is an important risk factor but not alterable. If there is a family history, then the person should fix those things they can change: weight, diet, blood pressure control, cholesterol control, avoidance of smoking.
Answered 11/3/2012
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