Key result
Lower body negative pressure is discussed as a potential countermeasure for symptoms of orthostatic intolerance in patients, bed rest subjects, and astronauts.
Why the study?
Does lower body negative pressure improve symptoms of orthostatic intolerance in patients, bed rest subjects, and astronauts?
Population
Patients, bed rest subjects, and astronauts with or at risk for orthostatic intolerance
Design
Review
Authors
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Lower body negative pressure may counter orthostatic intolerance; leaves open confirmation via randomized trials in patients.
Does lower body negative pressure improve symptoms of orthostatic intolerance in patients, bed rest subjects, and astronauts?
This report discusses the physiologic effects and potential usefulness of lower body negative pressure to counter symptoms of orthostatic intolerance across various populations including astronauts.
Lathers et al. (1993) conducted a review in Orthostatic intolerance. Lower body negative pressure was evaluated. Lower body negative pressure is discussed as a potential countermeasure for symptoms of orthostatic intolerance in patients, bed rest subjects, and astronauts.
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