Cardiovascular effects of microgravity: Evolution of understanding

The understanding of cardiovascular effects of spaceflight has evolved throughout the course of the American manned spaceflight program. Originally descriptive in nature, the present understanding is based on empiric measurements of vascular volume, cardiac output, vascular reflexes, and peripheral...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery 1998-03, Vol.118 (3), p.S52-S54
Main Author: SHORT, H.DAVID
Format: Article
Language:English
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The understanding of cardiovascular effects of spaceflight has evolved throughout the course of the American manned spaceflight program. Originally descriptive in nature, the present understanding is based on empiric measurements of vascular volume, cardiac output, vascular reflexes, and peripheral and central autonomic control. More detailed understanding of cardiovascular effects has allowed us to separate those symptoms from symptoms caused by musculoskeletal or neurovestibular abnormalities. (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1998;118:S52-S54.)
ISSN:0194-5998
1097-6817
DOI:10.1016/S0194-5998(98)70010-5