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From stiffening of the arteries and thickening of the heart muscle to potential issues with the heart valves and a possible decline in cells in the sinoatrial node – the organ’s natural pacemaker, the heart undergoes several changes as we age that can impede its ability to pump blood efficiently.
While some of those fluctuations in the heart and blood vessels are considered a normal part of aging, others like plaque buildup in the arteries and inflammation can be detrimental to your health.
Heart failure, one of the most common cardiovascular conditions in the United States, affects approximately 6.7 million adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent, with an estimated one million new cases diagnosed each year.
A leading cause of hospitalization, particularly among the elderly, and a significant contributor to overall mortality, heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood effectively.
The heart is still working, it simply can’t handle the amount of blood it should, so blood builds up in other parts of the body like the lungs, legs and feet.
Unfortunately, untreated heart failure can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life and lead to severe, even life-threatening complications like fluid buildup, breathing difficulties, kidney damage and liver problems.
The good news: heart failure can be managed and treated. Though it’s a chronic condition with no cure, it’s still possible to lead a normal life by making lifestyle modifications like eating well and getting regular exercise, taking medication as prescribed by your doctor and, in some cases, undergoing surgery or a medical device implantation to help regulate blood flow.
To educate the senior community on heart failure and its impact on quality of life, South Texas Health System and Prominence Health are joining forces to host the latest installment of their popular Senior Living Seminar Series on Friday, September 5. Entitled “Living with Heart Failure,” the seminar will spotlight the common causes, risk factors and symptoms of chronic condition.
Held in the Texas Room at South Texas Health System Edinburg from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the event will giveparticipants the opportunity to learn about living with heart failure, including the treatment options available locally.
The seminar will feature medical professionals and patient testimonials, as well as a healthy cooking demonstration and exercise demonstration.
In addition to the talks and demonstrations, the seminar will include a community health fair featuring no-cost health screenings, including blood pressure and glucose checks.
For more information, and to register for this free event, please contact Veronica Galligan at 956-821-9569 or by email at Veronica.Galligan@uhsinc.com
| Who: | South Texas Health System & Prominence Health |
| What: | Senior Living Seminar Series Living: Understanding Heart Failure |
| When: | Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Where: | Texas RoomSouth Texas Health System Edinburg1102 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg, TX. 78539 |
