Study: Mother's history of stroke predicts daughter's chance of heart attack

PHOENIX - A new study says a daughter’s chance of having a heart attack may rely on her mother’s history of stroke.

According to the study referenced in a Time.com article , a woman who has suffered a heart attack is more than twice as likely to have a mother with a history of stroke.

This is more prevalent than a stroke history from her father, the study says.

Other research has shown that daughters of women with histories of stroke have a greater chance of suffering from strokes themselves, but this is the first time a study suggests a greater risk in heart disease as well.

February is American Heart Month , a reminder that it’s never too early to improve your heart health.

Join us Friday on ABC15-TV for a series of special reports on heart disease:

ABC15 Daybreak from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
We'll have live reports from the Halle Heart Museum to learn more about the risk factors of heart disease and how lifestyle choices can put you at risk.

NOW@9 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Parents who lost their infant son to congenital heart disease will be live on Now@9 to talk about the hardships they faced and what they are doing now to help other children facing similar health problems.

ABC15 News at 4 p.m.
A new heart device called the Guardian System is in trials at Banner Baywood Heart Hospital. We will show you how this life-saving technology could provide early warning signs of a heart attack.

ABC15 News at 5 p.m.
New technology is allowing heart transplants in infants to take place right here in the Valley. ABC15’s Rebecca Thomas talks with the parents of the first infant heart transplant patient and introduces us to this remarkable young child.

Barbara Walters Special: A Matter of Life and Death at 9 p.m.
Walters talks about her own open-heart surgery along with President Bill Clinton, David Letterman, Robin Williams and others. The special also includes information on how symptoms of heart disease differ in men and women.

ABC15 News at 10 p.m.
Prominent Arizonans have also battled heart disease, including civic leaders, athletes and entertainers. ABC15’s Katie Raml sits down with former Congressman John Shadegg about his battle with heart disease and his coronary bypass surgery.