To evaluate natural aging-related cardiovascular alterations, a 30-year longitudinal research is conducted from age 50 to 80 in untreated persons without known cardiovascular illness. Each year, a number of variables are monitored. Which of the following alterations among patients beyond the age of 80 compared to when they were 50 is most likely to occur?

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Eductional Objective: Age causes aortic compliance to gradually decline, especially in people over 65. As a result, the pulse pressure rises, the diastolic pressure goes down somewhat, and the aged population's typical isolated systolic hypertension develops.

To Evaluate Natural Aging-Related Cardiovascular Alterations, a 30-Year Longitudinal Research