Is Heart Disease Hereditary ?

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Anonymous asked 8 years ago

My father has heart blockage, diabetes and kidney disease. What are the chances of children getting these problems ?

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Dr Deepthi Satish Staff answered 8 years ago

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Heart disease can run in families. The risk is higher if parents or siblings have had heart attack or stroke. Kindly consult your doctor to know more.
Regards
Dr.Deepthi

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Dr Himanshu Shekhar - Physician Staff answered 8 years ago

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Yes,there is heredity element involved.
But it can be minimised by healthy food and lifestyle, exercise,walking,vitamins.
Thanks
Dr.Himanshu Shekhar