Why the study?
Do orthostatic maneuvers produce active limb venoconstriction in healthy adolescents?
Population
11 healthy volunteers, aged 13-19 yr
Comparison
Orthostatic maneuvers vs Supine position
Design
Other
Authors
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Active limb venoconstriction is not required for mild orthostasis in healthy adolescents; leaves open its role in symptomatic or adult populations.
Do orthostatic maneuvers produce active limb venoconstriction in healthy adolescents?
Active venoconstriction in the limbs does not appear to be an important mechanism in the mild orthostatic response in healthy adolescents.
Stewart et al. (2001) studied this question.
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