Age Associations Flashcards
1
Q
HEME
Newborn
A
- PK Deficiency (Extravascular Hemolytic Normocytic Anemia)
2
Q
CARDIO
Phys changes? (1)
Pathologies with↑incidence? (5)
A
PHYS:
- Loss of elasticity of Aorta -> stiffness / decr compliance
PATH:
- Atherosclerosis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Aortic Stenosis
- ISH
- IHD
3
Q
CARDIO
Isolated Systolic Hypertension (ISH)
Def’n?
A
SYS bp > 140 with normal DIAS bp (<90).