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    • Cardiovascular Physiology
    • Space Medicine
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Understanding cardiovascular adaptations to microgravity is crucial for space exploration.
    • Artificial simulation methods are needed to study these effects on Earth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate cardiovascular system alterations under simulated microgravity.
    • To assess the impact of reduced gravity on vascular function.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a short-arm human centrifuge to simulate microgravity (0.7 Gz).
    • Measured arterial blood pressure and ankle-brachial pressure index.
    • Employed accelerated photoplethysmography for vascular assessment.
    • Studied 30 healthy males in a supine position for 10 minutes.

    Main Results:

    • Simulated microgravity induced specific changes in cardiovascular parameters.
    • Ankle-brachial pressure index and blood pressure showed alterations.
    • Photoplethysmography revealed changes in vascular dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • Short-arm centrifugation effectively simulates microgravity's impact on the human cardiovascular system.
    • Findings provide insights into physiological responses to altered gravity environments.