Q. Do I have a higher risk of getting heart attack as my grandmother and father died due to it?
Hello doctor,
I am a 15-year-old female. My grandmother, her parents, and two of her brothers, as well as my father, all died before the age of 50 because of heart attack. Do I have a higher risk of dying of a heart attack before the age of 50?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
First of all, I would like to tell you that a strong family history of heart disease or heart attack does not place you at higher risk at all. So please do not worry about it.
Now medically, heart diseases do have some level of genetic inheritance, but nobody can assure you the same about heart attacks. Heart attacks occur due to various causes related to all systems of the body. So inheritance does not play any role here.
I can assure you that if you follow a strict diet routine along with 30 to 45 minutes of exercise or workout a day, including your cardio-exercises, then you will be fine. You are not at all on higher risk, and if you follow this routine with your BMI (body mass index) under 24 kg/m2, then you will never be at higher risk.
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
How can I deal with aggressive behaviors of my sister?
Try to convince her that you are concerned about her and the relationship ... Read full
My wife is very abusive, and she does not like my parents and sister. What to do?If she responds well to other people other than your family members, I think there is marital discord playing a role here ... Read full
Atypical Symptoms of Heart AttackMost people usually think that heart attack (myocardial infarction) always produces chest pain and it cannot be missed, but this is not true ... Read full
Also Read Answers From:
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
iCliniq's FREE Newsletters
Expert-backed health and wellness information, delivered to your email.
Thank you for subscribing to our Newsletters!
Also Read
PCOS and Liver Problems
The hormonal imbalances in polycystic ovary syndrome could cause liver diseases. Read the article to know the relationship between these medical conditions. Read more»
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization Technique
The inferior alveolar nerve lateralization technique is a surgical lateralization technique to reposition the nerve. Read the article to know more about this. Read more»
COVID-19 and Ebola: Similarities and Differences
This article gives a comparison and broader overview of the outbreak of the two deadliest diseases that showed a greater incidence over the last two decades. Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask a Family Physician Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.