An echocardiogram has been ordered by a geriatrician for an 80-year-old male client in order to assess his cardiovascular health. The doctor would expect to see Increased cardiac output and cardiac reserve as a result of ageing?Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

How is resting cardiac output affected by age?Multiple choice question.It increases with age in only healthy people.It remains stable with age in healthy people.It increases with age in all people.It decreases with age in all people.

The value of cardiac output at rest is maintained in healthy people as they age.True false question.TrueFalse

Changes in the cardiovascular system during the ageing process includeQuestion 4Select one:a.Physical appearanceb.Fibrosis and stenosis of the valvesc.Hole in heartd.A & C

Select the typical effects of aging on the cardiovascular system.Multiple select question.Heart tends to become smaller each decadeDecreased maximum heart rateGradual decrease in blood pressureHeart valves become less flexibleMore atherosclerosis of heart vessels

Which of the following results from age-related changes to the cardiovascular system?Multiple ChoiceIncreased elasticity in vessel wallsDecreased vascular response to blood pressure changesIncreased blood flow to extremities