macro and micro organ changes w/ aging Flashcards

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CVS

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thickened blood vessel walls
impaired blood circulation
MI
cerebrovascular accidents

monitor BP

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Respiratory

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restrict O2 to brain
COPD w/ both emphysema and chronic bronchitis

discourage smoking

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CNS

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prone to subdural hematoma (bridging veins): cause of brain atrophy -> stretch the bridging veins. any movement of the brain will snap the veins

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4
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Alzheimer’s disease

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neuritic plaques

amyloid -> congo red stain

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bones and joints

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osteoporosis in post menopausal women - OA: fibrillation and cracking of articular cartilage
consider metastatic carcinoma in bones also

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renal

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BPH causing bladder wall thickening

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