Fatty plaque deposits inside the blood vessels cause it to narrow and can totally block blood vessels. Coronary artery disease is fairly common. Heart failure is very common in the elderly. In people over 75 years old, heart failure occurs ten times more often than in younger adults. Valve diseases are fairly common.
Aortic stenosis is the most common valve disease in the elderly.
Anemia may occur, possibly related to malnutrition , chronic infections, or as a complication of other diseases or medications. Heart disease risk factors that you have some control over include high blood pressure, cholesterol levels , diabetes , obesity , and smoking . Follow your health care provider's recommendations for treatment of high blood pressure, high cholesterol , or diabetes. Minimize or stop smoking. Moderate exercise is one of the best things you can do to keep your heart, and the rest of your body, healthy.