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Having a family history of heart disease makes you more likely to develop heart disease yourself.
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About Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) increases the risk of having coronary artery disease.
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High levels of lipoprotein (a) increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis.
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About Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
HCM causes the heart muscle to become thick and can lead to sudden death.
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