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23andMe: What genetics can tell you about your heart risks

Posted at 3:41 PM, Mar 15, 2022
and last updated 2022-03-15 18:41:11-04

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Heart disease is responsible for over 600,000 deaths in the U.S. each year making it the leading (non-pandemic) cause of death in the U.S [cdc.gov]. Heart disease includes a number of different conditions that relate to your heart’s rhythm, muscle, and blood vessels. Luckily there are things we can all do to lower our risk for, or even prevent heart disease. Learning about what your genetics can tell you about your heart, can be a good first step