Why the study?
How is subcutaneous blood flow regulated during head-up tilt in healthy subjects?
Population
6 young healthy male subjects
Comparison
Head-up tilt and proximal nervous blockade vs Baseline/supine position
Design
Other
Authors
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Differentiates central versus local sympathetic control of limb flow during orthostasis; leaves open translation to patients with autonomic or orthostatic disorders.
How is subcutaneous blood flow regulated during head-up tilt in healthy subjects?
Subcutaneous blood flow in the extremities during head-up tilt is regulated by both remote baroreceptor and local sympathetic reflex mechanisms.
Skagen et al. (1982) studied this question.
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