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Is A Heart Disease Hereditary?

I'm 39 with a family history of heart disease...with that said I have been having a dull pain my chest with pressure and a constant fluttering that feels like it takes my breath away for a second. I have not changed anything in my diet at all lately. I am concerned because of family history and i am kindof afraid to exercise because of it. I am 6 foot tall, 178 lbs...
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Dear patient thank you for your question
If your having family history of heart disease you have to care about yourself... Your just 39...so much is there to do...

Here is few heart disease run in families

1. arrhythmias,
2.congenital heart disease,
3.cardiomyopathy,
4. high blood cholesterol.
5.Coronary artery disease leading to heart attack, stroke, and heart failure can run in families, indicating inherited genetic risk factors.

Dont neglect your chest pain just get it done
ECG, Serum cholesterol, blood sugar, TMT,urine examination, Serum homocisteine etc....

Your doctor will advice right medication to you... Mean while continue regular exercise, low fat diet, eat green leafy vegetables....
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Is A Heart Disease Hereditary?

Dear patient thank you for your question If your having family history of heart disease you have to care about yourself... Your just 39...so much is there to do... Here is few heart disease run in families 1. arrhythmias, 2.congenital heart disease, 3.cardiomyopathy, 4. high blood cholesterol. 5.Coronary artery disease leading to heart attack, stroke, and heart failure can run in families, indicating inherited genetic risk factors. Dont neglect your chest pain just get it done ECG, Serum cholesterol, blood sugar, TMT,urine examination, Serum homocisteine etc.... Your doctor will advice right medication to you... Mean while continue regular exercise, low fat diet, eat green leafy vegetables....