Coronary Artery Disease Genetic predisposition Heart attacks 
MIBHS
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. A family history of heart disease often indicates that genetic factors might be at play. How Do Genetic Factors Work?
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Studies, including the MARC study, show that athletes have a higher proportion of calcified (stable) plaques and fewer mixed or non-calcified plaques, which are more prone to rupture and cause heart attacks. Athletes with this risk factor were at a far greater likelihood of severe coronary calcification.
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