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Mashup Score: 2Your Genes May Raise Your Heart Attack Risk During High-Stress Times - American College of Cardiology - 1 month(s) ago
Contact: Nicole Napoli, nnapoli@acc.org, 202-669-1465 People with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods of social or political stress than at other times, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session. Researchers said the findings suggest opportunities to identify those at elevated risk and perhaps even prevent cardiac events. Doctors have long noticed that
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Research led by Dr. @ShadyAbohashem from @harvardmed found people with high genetic stress sensitivity had a higher risk of a #heartattack during stressful events, such as elections, Christmas and sporting events. #ACC24 https://t.co/mYxwlB9fmj https://t.co/SjssdYHU2R