An older patient has been diagnosed with a venous thromboembolism. Which age-related change most likely contributed to this diagnosis?
A) Decreased coronary blood flow
B) Less efficient cardiac oxygen usage
C) Decreased elasticity of blood vessels
D) Increased resistance of peripheral vessels
C
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With aging vessels lose elasticity, which contributes to pooling of blood. A venous thrombosis is not likely to occur because of decreased coronary blood flow, less efficient cardiac oxygen use, or increased resistance of peripheral vessels.
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