{"id":14740,"date":"2022-01-16T22:07:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T22:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/?p=14740"},"modified":"2022-03-11T06:43:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T06:43:55","slug":"does-heart-disease-run-in-your-family-heres-what-you-can-do-to-minimize-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/01\/16\/does-heart-disease-run-in-your-family-heres-what-you-can-do-to-minimize-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Does heart disease run in your family? Here\u2019s what you can do to minimize risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day, I see patients with heart disease, or suspected of having it. And the most tragic thing is that many of them think it\u2019s inevitable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some are unaware of how lifestyle choices impact their risk, but others believe that their genetic makeup has doomed them to suffering from heart disease anyway and there\u2019s no way to change it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plain and simple truth is this: regardless of your circumstances, anyone can take steps to prevent heart disease &#8211; even if there\u2019s a genetic risk of developing heart disease. Because it is exactly what it says: a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not a guarantee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will show how you can assess your potential genetic risk, and the steps you can take to increase your heart health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding your risk<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in working to increase heart health is understanding the risk factors and how they may affect you. Risk factors for heart disease include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased waist circumference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2021\/10\/10\/our-healthy-blood-pressure-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to increase your heart health, addressing each of these is essential. I also urge you to address them as soon as possible. It may be true that heart disease predominantly affects people later in life, but it can take <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2021\/06\/25\/this-is-how-long-it-takes-to-improve-metabolic-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as long as a decade before disease takes hold<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the necessary evaluations and lifestyle choices can be easier said than done though, so if you\u2019re unsure about what to do next, I recommend talking to a heart specialist. If you don\u2019t have access to one, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/talk-to-ovadia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I offer online consultations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can discuss any risk factors that concern you and the steps you can take to help prevent heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing genetic risk<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of all of these potential risk factors for heart disease, it\u2019s true that there can also be an increased genetic risk. But it\u2019s important to know that <\/span><b>a genetic risk does not mean that heart disease is inevitable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, instead it should be viewed as a sign that heart disease prevention is even more crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A patient is considered to have a genetic risk if\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchicagomedicine.org\/forefront\/heart-and-vascular-articles\/understanding-genetic-risk-for-heart-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018They have a first-degree relative &#8211; a father, mother or sibling &#8211; who has had a heart attack or has needed stents or bypass surgery <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at a young age (younger than 55 years old for a man and 65 for a woman)\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that criteria applies to you, don\u2019t worry. Follow the same guidance as anyone else should follow, paying attention to the risk factors in the previous section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of genetic illnesses that can affect the heart, in a number of ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Arrhythmia<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple genetic conditions that can cause arrhythmias, which can cause sudden heart attacks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawaheart.ca\/heart-condition\/inherited-cardiac-conditions-genetic-disorders#:~:text=Genetics%20can%20influence%20the%20risk%20for%20heart%20disease,can%20affect%20the%20likelihood%20of%20developing%20heart%20disease.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These conditions include;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atrial fibrillation &#8211; A common condition that increases risk of stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brugada syndrome &#8211; A genetic disorder that can cause sudden cardiac arrest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia &#8211; affects the calcium channels in the heart, resulting in irregular heartbeat especially during exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long QT syndrome &#8211; Causes a rapid chaotic heartbeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short QT syndrome &#8211; Can result in life-threatening arrhythmias.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s recommended that relatives of patients who suffer a sudden cardiac incident undergo medical screening to check for these kinds of conditions. There are treatment options for them, but left unchecked they can often be life threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Genetic atherosclerosis<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350569\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atherosclerosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the buildup of plaque deposits in the arteries, causing them to narrow and subsequently restrict blood flow. This can eventually lead to blood clots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atherosclerosis can begin as early as childhood and is believed to be caused by damage to the interior of an artery. This damage can be caused by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High triglycerides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin resistance, obesity or diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also evidence of a genetic risk for the development of atherosclerosis: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heart-disease\/news\/20030721\/heart-disease-family-arteries#:~:text=Heart%20Disease%20Runs%20in%20Family%20Arteries.%20Having%20thick,families%2C%20the%20mechanisms%20behind%20that%20clustering%20aren%27t%20clear.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018At any age, the average wall thickness of the arteries was greater in children who had at least one parent who had had a heart attack or heart disease before the age of 60\u2019<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of prevention<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A genetic risk of developing heart disease only increases the importance of heart disease prevention. It is neither a death sentence nor a guarantee that you will suffer from heart disease &#8211; it is, however, a warning to take your health seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in taking control of your heart health is to discuss any issues with a heart specialist, and if you would like to talk to me directly, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2021\/10\/31\/the-benefits-of-online-heart-health-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book an online consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any concerns or questions about your heart health, then don\u2019t wait!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it can be a scary and stressful time, making adjustments to your lifestyle is always preferable to suffering a heart attack or going through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2021\/11\/07\/strategies-to-prevent-heart-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment for heart disease.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not ready for a consultation but want to do all you can to improve your heart health, my book <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Off My Operating Table <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was written for you, and shows my exact system to reducing the risk of heart disease, from diet and exercise to sleep and stress levels. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stay-off-Operating-Table-Metabolic\/dp\/1737818205\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pick up a copy here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and start taking control of your health immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every day, I see patients with heart disease, or suspected of having it. And the most tragic thing is that many of them think it\u2019s inevitable.\u00a0 Some are unaware of how lifestyle choices impact their risk, but others believe that their genetic makeup has doomed them to suffering from heart disease anyway and there\u2019s no &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/01\/16\/does-heart-disease-run-in-your-family-heres-what-you-can-do-to-minimize-risk\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Does heart disease run in your family? 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