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Description: Aging and the CV System Aging results in: Loss of compliance of the aorta Reduction in cardiac muscle fiber size Progressive loss of cardiac muscular strength Decline in maximum heart rate Increased systolic blood pressure Homeostatic Imbalances Hypertension SBP > 140 mmHg DBP > 90 mmHg Primary hypertension Secondary hypertension Picture Stats: Views: 203 Filesize: 1.09MB Height: 1005 Width: 848 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40669 |