Inherited risk: How to prevent a heart attack?.. As of: February 13, 2024, 5:07 a.m By: Laura Knops Elevated cholesterol levels are considered to be particularly harmful to the heart.
What influence genes have and how the risk of heart attack can be reduced. An increased cholesterol level is one of the main risk factors for a heart attacks. Because too much cholesterol can narrow the blood vessels, while low cholesterol levels protect the heart and blood vessels.