Having a heart attack is often one of the most life changing events that any individual can ever have in their lifetimes. But, research on Wednesday by the British Heart Foundation found that a stress gene has been linked to those who have had heart attacks, leading to possible future research.
The new and exciting research by the British Heart Foundation, as reported in the PLOS ONE, shows that those who have the stress gene are linked to having a higher risk of dying from heart disease, which can then lead to a heart attack. The increased risk will point to finding this gene quicker in people.
38% Increased Risk Of Heart Attacks
The research showed that those heart patients with the genetic change or marker, had a 38% increased risk of heart attacks, which is a major piece of news. The study also shows that increased and evidenced stress also increases the risk of heart disease, which won’t surprise who have stress in their lives, and who have a family history of heart problems.
Additional research by the Duke University School of Medicine found that a single DNA letter change in the human genome, or DNA, is linked to those being more vulnerable or susceptible to the effects of increased stress on the human body, in all its forms. The genetic change showed a 38% increased risk of heart attacks and disease after seven years of followup according to the research.
Management And Drug Therapies On The Outlook
What this new research concerning stress markers and heart disease shows is that doctors who notice this marker will be able to treat it with stress management techniques and drug therapies. By identifying those who have the markers, they can help them manage their lives and give them medications aimed to keep the heart healthy overall.
By identifying those who are at possible risk for increased heart disease and heart attacks, researchers and doctors can isolate those in trouble and help them early. Early interventions have been found in 1 of 10 men, and 3% of women in the early 6,000 heart patient study, and can lead to more. Finding out what causes problems can only help those in their heart healthy lives in the future.