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Can Hypertension Cause Bradycardia

Health Encyclopedia: Aging Changes In Vital Signs

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Alternative Names

Blood pressure - aging changes; Breathing rate - aging changes; Temperature - aging changes


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The vital signs include body temperature, pulse (heart rate), respiratory rate (breathing), and blood pressure. The normal vital sign values change with aging.

AGING CHANGES

Normal body temperature does not change significantly with aging. Temperature regulation, however, is more difficult.

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