A report in the BMJ suggests tthat 4 out of 10 heart attacks could be prevented if relatives and partners of heart attacks victims were screened for heart disease.
Whereas genetic relatives may have a genetic disposition, partners may share same risky lifestyle eg. smoking,drinking and watching TV.
About 29 million adults in England and Wales are thought to be at risk.
25% are estimated to have a family history of heart disease.
Over 6,000 heart attacks,it is reckoned might be prevented if screening was introducted.
The British Heart Foundation supports the idea of screening.
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