Microgravity exposure induces significant cardiovascular and nervous system adaptations across acute, subacute, and chronic phases, including fluid shifts, cardiac remodeling, and autonomic changes.
Microgravity induces significant acute and chronic cardiovascular and neurovascular adaptations, highlighting the need for targeted countermeasures during long-duration space exploration.
Microgravity induces cardiovascular adaptations, including fluid shifts, cardiac remodeling, and autonomic changes. Acute responses involve increased preload and stroke volume, while chronic adaptations include cardiac atrophy, vascular remodeling, and autonomic impairment, contributing to post-flight orthostatic intolerance. These changes raise concerns for long-term astronaut health. Understanding these adaptations is crucial for developing countermeasures to mitigate spaceflight-related cardiovascular risks and may offer insights applicable to terrestrial medicine.
Alzaabi et al. (2025) conducted a review in Microgravity-induced cardiovascular and nervous system adaptations. Microgravity vs. Normal gravity was evaluated. Microgravity exposure induces significant cardiovascular and nervous system adaptations across acute, subacute, and chronic phases, including fluid shifts, cardiac remodeling, and autonomic changes.