09-10-2007, 07:15 AM
A 65-year-old male visits his family practitioner for a yearly examination. Measurement of his
blood pressure reveals a systolic pressure of 190 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 100 mm
Hg. His heart rate is 74/min and pulse pressure is 90 mm Hg. A decrease in which of the
following is the most likely explanation for the high pulse pressure?
A.
Arterial compliance
B.
Cardiac output
C.
Myocardial contractility
D.
Stroke volume
E.
Total peripheral resistance
blood pressure reveals a systolic pressure of 190 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 100 mm
Hg. His heart rate is 74/min and pulse pressure is 90 mm Hg. A decrease in which of the
following is the most likely explanation for the high pulse pressure?
A.
Arterial compliance
B.
Cardiac output
C.
Myocardial contractility
D.
Stroke volume
E.
Total peripheral resistance