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6 Main Types of Heart Disease
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1. Arrhythmia

• This disease is characterized by irregular
  heartbeats. Arrhythmia can affect the hearts
  ability to pump blood, and it is fairly common
  among aging adults. One of the best ways to
  prevent irregular heart rhythms is to make
  healthy lifestyle choices such as eating fruits,
  vegetables, and low-fat foods.

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2. Atherosclerosis

• One of the many problems caused by plaque
  buildup along the arteries is atherosclerosis.
  This heart condition can lead to several health
  issues, including strokes and heart attacks. To
  prevent this from happening, seniors should
  exercise regularly. Aerobic exercise can reduce
  the risk of atherosclerosis by lowering blood
  pressure, controlling weight, and minimizing the
  amount of fat in the blood. 

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3. Heart Failure

• When the heart muscle becomes too damaged, it
  can no longer pump blood through the body, which
  leads to heart failure. To prevent this
  condition, its important to adopt healthy
  lifestyle habits such as exercising regularly.
  Smoking increases blood clots, and one of the
  best ways to reduce the risk of heart failure is
  to quit this habit. 

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4. Rheumatic Heart Disease

• Unlike other cardiovascular disorders,
  rheumatic heart disease can occur in young
  adults. However, elderly people are also
  susceptible to this disease, which is caused by
  rheumatic fever. Seniors who have had rheumatic
  fever in the past should be careful about their
  cardiovascular health, and they should follow the
  treatment plans prescribed by their doctors. 

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5. Congenital Heart Disease

• When a person is born with abnormal valves, a
  hole in the heart, or other malformations, it is
  known as congenital heart disease. Seniors with
  congenital heart disease need to make healthy
  lifestyle choices such as maintaining a healthy
  weight, following a heart-healthy diet, and
  limiting alcohol consumption. 

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6. Inflammatory Heart Disease

• Inflammation can negatively affect the heart
  muscle. Seniors can reduce their risk of
  inflammatory heart disease by getting an adequate
  amount of sleep every night. Studies show seniors
  who sleep less than 7.5 hours a night are at risk
  for heart attacks and strokes, which are often
  caused by inflammation in the heart. 

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