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15. Blood pressure abnormalities found more commonly in Western elderly include which of the following? A) Isolated elevation of the diastolic BP B) Narrow pulse pressure C) Elevation of the systolic BP D) Elevation of the BP with standing ANSWER - Ans: C Isolated systolic hypertension is common in the elderly because of stiffening of the large arteries. This is often accompanied by widening of the pulse pressure. Orthostatic BP changes are often seen with postural changes and can account for falls as well.
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