Is coronary artery disease genetic?

Coronary artery disease is not inherited in a simple way like other diseases, but you are more at risk of developing cardiac disease if a parent or sibling has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease at a young age. This is because genetic factors influence underlying issues such as cholesterol levels, lipoprotein(a) levels, and high blood pressure. However, it's well understood that lifestyle also has a very large impact on risk for coronary artery disease, regardless of genetics.