The most common type of heart disease in the US is coronary artery disease. This decreases blood flow to the heart which can trigger a heart attack. This disease is usually silent and goes undiagnosed until something serious happens.
Arrhythmia
Fluttering feelings in the chest, like your heart is off-beat. This is also called palpitations.
Heart Attack
This will cause sharp pain in the chest, upper back, or neck, and shortness of breath. Extreme fatigue, indigestion, heartburn, and nausea or vomiting is also common signs.
Heart Failure
Also shortness of breath and fatigue. You may also notice swelling in the lower parts of your body.
Risk Factors
There are many key factors that can lead to heart disease in the elderly including:
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Alcohol use
- Tobacco use
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Unhealthy diet
- Sedentary lifestyle
Nearly half of all Americans have at least one of these risk factors, which is why it’s important to make positive choices to prevent the risk of future heart issues.
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Comfort Keepers of Santa Clarita
23900 Lyons Ave
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 523-0322
www.homecaresantaclarita.com
