Your Heart Health: What Family History Tells You Genetics and
Cardiovascular Risk - Genes that appear to predispose a person
to congenital heart disease (heart disease from birth) -
Apolipoproteins B and E (proteins that combine with a lipid that
affect blood cholesterol concentrations) - The angiotensinogen
gene variant (an alteration in the hormone angiotensinogen,
which is associated with high blood pressure) - Homocysteine (an
amino acid which contributes to atherosclerosis by irritating
vascular endothelial cells lining the blood vessels) -
C-reactive protein (a protein that is a marker of inflammation
and may predict future cardiovascular risk) How Knowing Your
Family History Can Help What to Do If You Think You Might Be at
Risk - Quitting smoking - Reducing the total fat, trans fat, and
saturated fat in your diet - Increasing fiber in your diet -
Controlling your blood pressure - Controlling your diabetes -
Exercising regularly - Maintaining an ideal body weight -
Managing your stress - Moderating your