Deepak Kumar Deepak Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Are heart attacks genetic?

My father and grandfather both had heart conditions. This has always made me worried about my own health. I was wondering if heart attacks are genetic, and if so, what precautions should I take?

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I completely understand how terrifying it is to worry about this, especially if you have seen family members suffer. It used to keep me up at night fearing I would face the same fate, but learning that lifestyle changes can help control the risk brought me some peace.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Well, my father had heart issues and I inherited his stubbornness along with his cholesterol levels! While genes load the gun, our love for samosas pulls the trigger. Best to get those yearly checkups done to keep things in check.

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Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Family history does play a part, just like with thyroid or diabetes issues. Because of this, I make sure to get regular lipid profile tests and ECGs done every year. Regular checkups and keeping in touch with a cardiologist are highly recommended.

Sunita Joshi Sunita Joshi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan na, genetic history definitely plays a big role in these things. If parents have had heart issues, we have to be double careful about our diet and stress levels. It is always better to discuss this family history clearly with a doctor.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My elders always tell me that traditional foods can prevent family health issues, but realistically, genetics do increase heart risk. I find it safest to rely on a doctor's guidance and get timely screenings rather than just depending on home habits.

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