Why the study?
Are gender differences in orthostatic intolerance related to hemodynamic effects on cardiac filling rather than vascular resistance?
Population
23 healthy young adults (10 women, 13 men)
Comparison
Progressive lower body negative pressure to… vs Men (gender comparison)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Women’s orthostatic intolerance may stem from cardiac filling hemodynamics; leaves open clinical relevance beyond healthy volunteers.
Are gender differences in orthostatic intolerance related to hemodynamic effects on cardiac filling rather than vascular resistance?
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