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8 Heart Attack Risk Factors Every American Should Know

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Genetics

Your chances of getting a heart disease is higher if you have a parent who developed it. However, “if you do have a family history, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doomed to repeat the sins of your parents,” says Dr. Milani, who is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. While it could be genetic, it could also be that “they had a bad lifestyle that you don’t have, and that’s what really caused their heart problems.”

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