macro and micro organ changes w/ aging Flashcards
1
Q
CVS
A
thickened blood vessel walls
impaired blood circulation
MI
cerebrovascular accidents
monitor BP
2
Q
Respiratory
A
restrict O2 to brain
COPD w/ both emphysema and chronic bronchitis
discourage smoking
3
Q
CNS
A
prone to subdural hematoma (bridging veins): cause of brain atrophy -> stretch the bridging veins. any movement of the brain will snap the veins
4
Q
Alzheimer’s disease
A
neuritic plaques
amyloid -> congo red stain
5
Q
bones and joints
A
osteoporosis in post menopausal women - OA: fibrillation and cracking of articular cartilage
consider metastatic carcinoma in bones also
6
Q
renal
A
BPH causing bladder wall thickening