Perspective - (2023) Volume 7, Issue 1
Received: 01-Jan-2023, Manuscript No. jchd-23-97181;
Editor assigned: 03-Jan-2023, Pre QC No. P-97181;
Reviewed: 14-Jan-2023, QC No. Q-97181;
Revised: 20-Jan-2023, Manuscript No. R-97181;
Published:
27-Jan-2023
, DOI: 10.37421/2684-6020.2023.7.163
Citation: Schmidt, Erica. “Exploring the Impact of Exercise on Coronary Heart Disease Risk Reduction in Older Adults.” J Coron Heart Dis 7(2023): 163.
Copyright: © 2023 Schmidt E. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among older adults. Exercise is known to have a positive impact on cardiovascular health and can reduce the risk of CHD. This paper aims to explore the impact of exercise on CHD risk reduction in older adults. A systematic review of relevant literature was conducted, and the results showed that exercise has a significant positive impact on CHD risk reduction in older adults. The type, frequency, and intensity of exercise can impact CHD risk reduction. Exercise programs that include both aerobic and resistance training are most effective for reducing CHD risk in older adults. Additionally, social support and self-efficacy can play a role in the success of exercise interventions. Overall, exercise should be encouraged as an effective strategy for CHD risk reduction in older adults. Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), is a condition that occurs when there is a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the heart [1-3].
This buildup of plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, can cause the arteries to become narrow and restrict blood flow to the heart. This can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, heart attack, and even death. There are several risk factors for CHD, including age, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a family history of CHD, and lack of physical activity. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, and increasing physical activity can help to reduce the risk of CHD. Treatment for CHD may include medication to manage risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, as well as procedures such as angioplasty and bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is estimated that 17.9 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases, and CHD accounts for approximately 7.4 million of those deaths (World Health Organization, 2021). CHD is caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which can lead to reduced blood flow to the heart and potentially result in a heart attack. Age is a significant risk factor for CHD, and the prevalence of CHD increases with age. Exercise is known to have a positive impact on cardiovascular health and can reduce the risk of CHD. The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of exercise on CHD risk reduction in older adults. A systematic review of relevant literature was conducted using the PubMed database.
The search terms used were "exercise," "coronary heart disease," "older adults," and "risk reduction." Articles were included if they were published in the last ten years, were peer-reviewed, and focused on the impact of exercise on CHD risk reduction in older adults. A total of 15 articles were included in the review. The results of the systematic review showed that exercise has a significant positive impact on CHD risk reduction in older adults. The type, frequency, and intensity of exercise can impact CHD risk reduction. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, or swimming, can improve cardiovascular health and reduce CHD risk in older adults.
Resistance training, such as weight lifting, can also improve cardiovascular health and reduce CHD risk in older adults. Exercise programs that include both aerobic and resistance training are most effective for reducing CHD risk in older adults. These programs can improve cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle strength, and improve overall physical function [4,5]. Additionally, social support and self-efficacy can play a role in the success of exercise interventions. Group exercise programs or exercise interventions that include family members or friends can increase social support and motivation, which can lead to better exercise adherence and CHD risk reduction.
The results of this systematic review support the idea that exercise is an effective strategy for CHD risk reduction in older adults. Exercise programs that include both aerobic and resistance training are most effective for reducing CHD risk in older adults. Social support and self-efficacy can also play a role in the success of exercise interventions. Overall, exercise should be encouraged as an effective strategy for CHD risk reduction in older adults. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of exercise interventions on CHD.
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