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Does coronary artery disease run in families?

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  1. Coronary heart disease does tend to run in families. This is especially true if a parent suffered from the condition prior to reaching the age of 60. In these cases, the risk of developing the condition and suffering a heart attack are higher.

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    Coronary heart disease does tend to run in families. This is especially true if a parent suffered from the condition prior to reaching the age of 60. In these cases, the risk of developing the condition and suffering a heart attack are higher. More

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