Term
| This occurs because the circulation does not respond quickly to postural changes. |
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| Cardiovascular changes associated with aging. |
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Definition
- decreased cardiac muscle tone
- increased heart size, left ventricular enlargement
- decreased cardiac output
- decreased elasticity of the heart muscle and blood flow
- decreased pacemaker cells
- increased atherosclerosis |
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| The pain that may be experienced with ischemia? |
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Definition
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| What Sx might be present with Ischemia in the elderly? |
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Definition
- GI discomfort
- SOB
- may be no Sx |
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Term
| When one or more arteries become totally obstructed by atherosclerosis or embolus, the person is said to have? |
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Definition
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) |
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| Sx for an MI in the elderly? |
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Definition
- sudden onset of dyspnea or chest discomfort
- confusion
- decreased urine production |
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| A common conduction disturbance caused by disruption of the electrical conduction system of the heart? |
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| What disease is the primary problem with aging? |
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