BT_PO 1.49 Describe the cardiovascular changes the occur with ageing 

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She is now able to tie her own shoelaces, and fit those boots.

I don’t think she needs to worry about the today’s LO. Me on the other hand……..

BT_PO 1.49 Describe the cardiovascular changes that occur with ageing

Ageing causes a decreased number of sinus node cells in the heart, leading to decreased B adrenergic sensitivity T/F

The velocity of the transmitted pulse wave in the vasculature tends to be slower in the eldery T/F

Elderly have higher levels of baseline sympathetic nervous system activity T/F

The atrial component of ventricular filling is especially important in the elderly T/F

Older patients often have an increased arterial pulse pressure due to reduced vascular compliance T/F