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Are all types of heart disease hereditary?

April 26, 2017heart disease hereditary types

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Are all types of heart disease hereditary?

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No. Some forms of heart problems are congenital, which means you were born with it. Other heart problems are a result of viral infections, toxic medications or alcohol related. Frequently though, heart problems can have a base in family history that may predispose an individual to developing heart disease. There are also lifestyle factors such as smoking, cocaine use and an unhealthy diet that can increase the risk of heart disease.