Coronary heart disease is a family affair
A look at the genetic influences that affect the incidence of coronary artery disease in family members from the Mayo Clinic.

Lipoproteins and heart attack risk
A high lipoprotein level is one of the inherited risk factors for heart attacks in young adults.

Gene therapy research
Gene therapy offers hope for the future treatment of atherosclerosis, and current research is encouraging.

Cardiomyopathy and genetics
Some forms of cardiomyopathy are genetic. Experts from the Mayo Clinic field questions on this issue.

Why are Women so Superior in Coronary Heart Disease ?
A comparison of coronary risk profiles of men and women.