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Is heart disease hereditary? Can a person who subscribes to a very healthy lifestyle suffer a heart attack due to hereditary factors?

Answer 1

No, heart diseases are not inheritable; they are not passed down to the next generation because they affect somatic cells, which are not involved in the formation of gametes, making it impossible for them to be passed down to future generations. However, any changes made to the germplasm (X and Y chromosomes) will undoubtedly be passed down to future generations.

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Answer 2

Dylan Andrews

Yes, heart disease can have a hereditary component. Even with a healthy lifestyle, genetic factors can contribute to an increased risk of heart disease, potentially leading to a heart attack.

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