What is the effect of an enlarging brain abscess on cardiovascular activity?
A) Increased heart rate and systemic vasodilation
B) Low blood pressure and irregular heart and respiratory rates
C) Systemic vasoconstriction and slower heart rate
D) Immediate depression of the cardiac control centers

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An enlarging brain abscess can increase intracranial pressure, which may lead to systemic vasoconstriction and a slower heart rate (bradycardia) as part of the Cushing reflex, a physiological response to maintain cerebral perfusion.

What Is the Effect of an Enlarging Brain Abscess on Cardiovascular