Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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The normal heart rate for a resting adult lies in the range 60-100 beats/minute. It is estimated that with age, the heart rate decreases. It may be because of the decreased myocardial oxygen supply or decreased heart compliance.

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