People frequently give up to their fate, assuming they will have to deal with the sickness, rather than taking precautions, seeing a doctor, or undergoing preventative tests, especially if they have a family history of heart-related conditions. However, learning about all of these things and getting expert assistance can help lower some of the genetic risk factors for heart disease.

"It's understandable that a kid would be worried if their entire family or a close relative had a very strong positive family history of heart disease, particularly with surgical treatments like coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) at a young age," stated Dr Manohar Sakhare, a consultant cardiologist at Pune's Manipal Hospital, Kharadi. Additionally, he said that if a close family member (such as your brother, sister, father, mother, child, or others) had CABG at age 52, they could hypothesize a genetic risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Family history can be used to determine potential hazards to heart health.

Family history is one of the most important predictors of cardiovascular health, Dr. Sakhare emphasized. "Genetics may work in tandem with family history to show statistical risk (which can sometimes be determined by a blood test or analysis)," he continued.

While it is acknowledged that some inherited risk factors, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and certain hypersensitivity clotting disorders, may pose acute positive health risks to patients, genetics does not entirely account for the situation, according to the cardiologist. "Family experience, along with food, exercise, stress levels, and lifestyle choices, can help them lower (or increase) some inherited heart-related risks," he said.

tests to look for underlying signs of cardiovascular illness

Dr. Sakahare recommended a cardiac workup if patients experience symptoms like chest pain, dyspnea, or fatigue, particularly if they have a significant family history. It aids in determining if an underlying cardiovascular condition may be causing the symptoms. The tests will include:

Echocardiography

Stress test

ECG

A coronary angiography: It can sometimes be used to determine the severity of artery blockages that provide the heart with blood.

Treatment: Am I in danger?

If significant blockages are discovered, the course of treatment is determined by the disease's length, location, and severity, the cardiologist claims. "Disease types include complex diseases with multiple occlusions or involving the left main artery, as well as single or double vessel diseases that can be treated with angioplasty and stenting," he said.

Additionally, if there are many blockages, bypass surgery (CABG) is necessary. "CABG may involve grafting blood arteries from other body areas to construct a new pathway for blood to flow to the heart muscle."

Furthermore, if treatment is not given, significant blockages might result in an acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. "This can cause irreversible damage to the heart muscle. According to the cardiologist, postponing treatment increases the likelihood of developing serious heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and sudden cardiac death.

Heart disease may be successfully avoided via genetic risk prevention.

The onset or progression of coronary artery disease can be slowed or prevented by:

Keeping up an active lifestyle

Having a healthy diet

Giving up smoking

Regularly monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels.

"It is best to view a family history of bypass surgery as an early warning system rather than a verdict. By identifying the danger and taking proactive measures, early detection and, if necessary, life-saving measures can be made possible," Dr. Sakahre concluded.

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