How are stroke volume and stroke volume index affected by aging?
A) Both are increased
B) Both are diminished
C) The stroke index decreases and the stroke volume increases
D) The stroke volume decreases and the stroke index increases

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With aging, both stroke volume and stroke volume index tend to decrease due to factors such as increased arterial stiffness and decreased myocardial compliance.

How Are Stroke Volume and Stroke Volume Index Affected by Aging