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Melani1276

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on: Aug 23, 2018
The most common heart disease in adults over age 65 that results in hospitalization is
 
  a. cardiac arrhythmias.
  b. arteriosclerosis.
  c. myocardial infarction.
  d. congestive heart failure.

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Two common age-related changes in the heart involve
 
  a. the accumulation of fat deposits and stiffening of the heart tissue.
  b. an increase in left ventricle size and a change in right ventricle shape.
  c. an increase in systolic blood pressure and a decrease in diastolic blood pressure.
  d. an increase in ventricular artery connections and a decrease in overall blood pressure.


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macagn

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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