The study further discovered that people with blood types A and B were 51 per cent more likely to develop clots in the veins and 47 per cent more like to suffer from pulmonary embolism – when blood clots develop in the lungs.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1. A, B, AB, or O – every person has a different blood type, and turns out, it could speak volumes about health.
2. According to a new study, blood type could even hint at disease risk – people with specific blood types could be at a higher risk of heart disease.
3. While following a healthy, balanced diet and a good workout regime contribute to a healthier heart, some blood types could raise disease risk.

New Delhi: A, B, AB, or O – every person has a different blood type, and turns out, it could speak volumes about health. According to a new study, blood type could even hint at disease risk – people with specific blood types could be at a higher risk of heart disease. While following a healthy, balanced diet and a good workout regime contribute to a healthier heart, some blood types could raise disease risk.

Can blood type affect heart disease risk?

According to a study, non-O blood types – A, B, and AB – are more prone to clotting disorders, heart diseases, and heart failure. This was discovered by the American Heart Association in a study involving 400000 people – it concluded that falling in the non-O blood group puts people at an 8 per cent high risk of heart attack and 10 per cent heightened risk of heart failure.The study further discovered that people with blood types A and B were 51 per cent more likely to develop clots in the veins and 47 per cent more like to suffer from pulmonary embolism – when blood clots develop in the lungs.This, experts believe, happens because the ABO gene can make the red blood cells become sticker and more resistant to blood flow. As a result, blood thickens, and clots form which could raise heart disease risk.

Blood type and heart disease risk

Earlier, a study published in the AHA journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology evaluated 89,500 adults and followed them for about 20 years. Experts discovered that people with AB blood type were 23 per cent more prone to heart disease than others. People with blood type B were 11 per cent more prone to disease risk and those with type A were at a 5 per cent heightened risk.Although blood type cannot be altered, one can try to evaluate own risk by keeping an eye on cholesterol and blood pressure levels and following a heart-friendly lifestyle.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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