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Hello i am from india ..the question i have is that my dad had survived a cardiac arrest in 2013 due to a block in 3 valves ..will it pass on to me to?

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No......: But you will have cardiac risk factors. Diabetes, high cholesterol, Lac of physical activity, Obesity, smoking, street drugs will increase your cardiac disease possibility........you can alter it by diet, exercise.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not: I'm wondering if "valves" should be "coronary arteries". This sort of heart problem usually isn't genetic or familial, but the result of lifestyle, primarily tobacco, diet, exercise, obesity. If diabetes, keep it in good control. There are exceptions, however; if any doubt, discuss with your doctor or your dad's.

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