Asked by Kassandra Bougades on May 20, 2024

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Which of the following forms of cardiovascular disease is NOT caused by inherited traits?

A) cardiomyopathy
B) aneurysm
C) Marfan's syndrome
D) angina pectoris

Cardiomyopathy

A group of diseases that affect the heart muscle itself, potentially leading to heart failure and arrhythmias.

Aneurysm

An abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel, often leading to the risk of rupture.

Marfan's Syndrome

A genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue, leading to abnormalities in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, and eyes.

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Danilo CabanayanMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Angina pectoris is not caused by inherited traits but is a form of cardiovascular disease that is often caused by lifestyle factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The other three options, cardiomyopathy, aneurysm, and Marfan's syndrome, all have genetic components and can be inherited.