During spaceflight, fluids shift headward, causing internal jugular vein (IJV) distension and altered hemodynamics, including stasis and retrograde flow, that may increase the risk of thrombosis. This study's purpose was to determine the effects of acute exposure to weightlessness (0-G) on IJV dimensions and flow dynamics. We used two-dimensional (2-D) ultrasound to measure IJV cross-sectional area (CSA) and Doppler ultrasound to characterize venous blood flow patterns in the right and left IJV in 13 healthy participants (6 females) while
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