Which finding on cardiovascular assessment of an older adult patient warrants further evaluation?

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Systolic pressure of 156 in the right arm and 188 in the left arm are above normal and require further evaluation. Occasional ectopic beats are common and may or may not be significant. Sclerosis of the mitral and aortic valves may cause murmurs. The S4 heart sound is common in older adults and may be associated with decreased left ventricular compliance.

Which Finding on Cardiovascular Assessment of an Older Adult Patient