Aging Patient Flashcards
1
Q
Aerobic Capacity
A
maximum ability to perform exercise with large muscle groups
2
Q
VO2 max declines with age
A
approx 10% per decade
3
Q
there is an increased arterial stiffness due to
A
loss of elastin and an increase in collagen and calcification
4
Q
peak rate of left ventricular filling can be
A
reduced by 50% by 80 years old
5
Q
changes to the pumping function of the heart in response to exercise
A
end systolic volume increases, the ejection fraction decreases.
6
Q
older adults who remain active can reduce the rate of decline in VO2 max
A
to 5% per decade
