Family History of Heart Disease Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

The risk for heart disease passes down through families through genes. The risk for heart disease passes down through families through genes. A positive family history of heart or cardiovascular disease increases the risk of a heart attack or other cardiovascular diseases due to genetic factors as well as common lifestyles of the family.

family history associated with higher cardiovascular disease (cvd) risk
- cvd is influenced by modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors
- age, gender and genetic factors are the non-modified risk factors

Family History of Heart Disease Increases Risk of Cardiac Problems

Individuals with a positive family history of heart disease in first-degree relatives are genetically at an increased risk of acquiring cardiovascular diseases. Read More

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Family History of Heart Disease Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Family History of Heart Disease Increases Risk of Cardiac Problems

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