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My mom has congestive heart failure, so am i likely to get it later?

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No: It's not an inherited condition. There are many causes of CHF so the better answer is, "what caused your mom's chf?" there are inherited heart diseases that could lead to CHF but it is more likely that your mom's disease is acquired and that you can take steps to avoid it.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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