Later Development, Develop. Physiol., Dr. D. Penney

Table 3.22 - Vascular Changes in Senescence.

• Decreased arterial compliance, increased elastance (collagen, arteriosclerosis, etc.)
  1. Increased pulse pressure due to less Windkessel Effect
  2. Increased pulse wave velocity

• Increased arterial resistance, thus increased mean arterial B.P. (not in all individuals or all societies)

• Higher concentration of circulating catecholamines

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