Re: Is heart disease genetic?

Dear Batia,
In answer to your question, It is malfunctions of the blood circulation 
system itself which are usually inherited, these show up as poor blood 
flow leading to high blood pressure. This is very commonly seen as an 
inherited disorder which will cause damage to the heart if left 
undiagosed. Very commonly heart disease is brought on by a persons 
lifestyle but there is no clear evidence to suggest that the off-spring of 
two people with heart disease will inherit the same disorder. 

Congenital heart disease, such as malformation or under development of the 
heart that occurs during a childs development in the womb, tho' not 
inherited directly, is sometimes seen as being more common in certain 
races as well as being blamed on the life style of the parent,eg. using 
certain types of drugs during pregnancy.