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Can heart blockages be hereditary? Because my grandmother had it and also do my father and my uncle's.
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No, it?s not hereditary. It can be that they r more prone. But by leading active lifestyle, taking healthy foods, doing some exercise daily you can prevent the disease.
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Hello, Yes,genetic predisposition plays a pivotal role.It is important to have permanent lifestyle change.Consult me online for the personalized diet chart.
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Yes it can be.
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Heart blockages are not hereditary. Habits formed in successive generations lead to same cause. If habits are corrected then there will be no blockage.
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