This review outlines the physiological and cardiovascular adaptations to diving in mammals and birds, including central integration and clinical applications in humans.
May inform diving-related cardiovascular risk assessment; leaves open human translation of animal physiology.
The sections in this article are: Historical Landmarks The Basic Problem for Diving Animals Decreased Sensitivity to Asphyxia Oxygen Stores and Principles of Their Utilization Cardiovascular Adjustments During and After Diving General Aspects Cardiac Output Regional Circulation During Diving and on Emersion Morphological Specializations in Vascular Beds of Diving Animals Arteries Shunts Veins Metabolic Consequences Central Integration of Cardiovascular Responses Medullary Reflex Mechanisms Suprabulbar Influences Other Reflex Influences Diving Responses in Humans and Some Clinical Applications Responses in Humans Clinical Applications
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