The close family members of the people who have coronary artery disease are at risk for coronary artery disease. Brothers and sisters of coronary artery patients are 2.5 times at risk for heart diseases than normal ones. This research study was published in the European Heart Journal.
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1. First cardiovascular study:
Researchers analyzed 1,800 members of families in which two or more people developed coronary artery disease. The scientists found 50% or more narrowing in 12% of family members.
2. Second study:
It was done on 1,400 brothers and sisters of people with coronary artery disease for 5 years.
According to these German research studies, siblings of coronary disease patients are at 2.5 times more risk than normal siblings.
Why left coronary artery is crucial?
There are two main coronary arteries in the heart, left and right. It is main artery that supplies 60% heart blood flow. Left coronary artery supplies blood to ventricles and left atrium. Coronary artery disease is accumulation of fat deposits (Atherosclerosis) in the arteries. Around 14 million Americans are suffering from heart disease.
How to prevent cardiac diseases in family members?
Siblings of cardiac patients should check their heart health regularly as they are at high risk for heart diseases. It is better to undergo screening for heart diseases even though costs are high.
Please share your experiences if any of sibling is suffering from heart disease.
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