Are Heart Attacks Hereditary?

If you have someone in your family who has had a heart attack, your risk of having one of your own is significantly higher than that of someone who does not have a family history of heart attack. Simply put, heart attacks are hereditary, but there are many ways you can reduce your chances of getting one. If you have a parent or sibling who has suffered a heart attack, this blog is for you. Keep reading to learn more about whether heart attacks are hereditary, lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk, and how a Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trial can help give you insight.

Parent or Sibling Have a Heart Attack?

Yes, if your parent or sibling has had a heart attack, you are at a greater risk of having one yourself. Here’s why:

A family history could increase your risk of developing heart disease in a number of ways.

• Inherited genes. You could’ve inherited genes that cause heart disease. While there’s no single gene that causes heart disease, several genes can work together to increase your chances of developing it. Certain genes can pass on risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
• Shared environments. Shared environments can also be passed on to you from the previous generation in your family. You may have developed certain eating habits or lifestyle behaviours, such as preferences for certain types of food or a sedentary lifestyle.

If one of your immediate family members, such as a parent or sibling, has had a heart attack, a stroke, or was diagnosed with heart disease before the age of 60, this may indicate a family history of premature heart disease. This means that your chances of developing the same condition may be higher than normal.

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent a Heart Attack

If you have a family history of heart attack, you can make some lifestyle changes to greatly reduce your risk of having one of your own. While there is no 100% sure-fire way to prevent a heart attack from happening, there are steps you can take to take control of your health. They include:

• Live smoke-free
• Exercise regularly
• Eat a heart-healthy diet
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Talk with a doctor to manage high blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes
• Do your best to reduce your stress levels

Cardiovascular DIsease Clinical Trials

If you or someone in your family has cardiovascular disease, Aortic disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, a history of stroke, or Coronary Heart Disease, we want to hear from you.

Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trials is offering the following benefits to our trial participants:

• No-cost health consultations and examinations
• No-cost lab reports
• No-cost study-related medicines
• Adherence to industry safety guidelines
• Oversight by a central ethics committee
• Fair compensation for time and travel
• FDA-regulated and HIPAA-compliant
• Guaranteed confidentiality

If you want to see what you can do about your heart health, click here to provide us with your contact information or call us at (682) 900-2896.

For more information, visit us at CardiovascularDiseaseClinicalTrials.com!