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Is Bradycardia Caused From High Blood Pressure

Health Encyclopedia: Aging Changes In Vital Signs

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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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