Which Age-Related Changes Contribute to a Higher Risk for Myocardial

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which age-related changes contribute to a higher risk for myocardial ischemia in an older patient?

• A) Increased diastolic filling pressures
• B) Decreased intracellular free calcium
• C) Thinning of the left ventricular wall
• D) Increased myocardial collagen content
• E) Increased myocardial oxygen consumption

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