India, July 10 -- Often, when people have a history of heart-related illnesses in the family, instead of taking precautions, consulting a doctor, or taking precautionary tests, they submit to their fates, thinking they will have to deal with the illness. However, educating yourself about all of these things and seeking professional help can prove beneficial in reducing some hereditary heart-related risks.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Manohar Sakhare, consultant cardiology, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune, explained, "If a whole family or close family member has a very strong positive family history of heart disease, especially with surgical interventions such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) at a young age, their offspring...