Heart Disease Month: Genetics & Family History

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Heart Disease Month: Genetics & Family History

CDC Heart Disease page: In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication.

CDC information: Heart disease, genomics and family history

CDC podcast: Cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolemia

One patient's battle with genetic high cholesterol. Familial hypercholesterolemia is common and hard to treat. M Vann, Everyday health, January 30, 2014

CDC blog post: A million hearts, a thousand genes and your family history