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  • Spaceflight Physiology
  • Human Physiology

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  • Head-down bed rest (-6° HDBR) and dry immersion (DI) are key human models for simulating weightlessness.
  • Previous research has studied these models independently, but a direct comparison of their cardiovascular effects is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of -6° HDBR and DI on central hemodynamics.
  • To investigate changes in autonomic regulation, plasma volume, and water balance induced by HDBR and DI.
  • To assess and compare the impact of these models on orthostatic tolerance.

Main Methods:

  • Eleven subjects underwent 21-day HDBR; 12 subjects underwent 3-day DI.
  • Daily measurements included water balance, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Plasma volume was assessed using the Dill-Costill method.
  • Orthostatic tolerance time (OTT) and hemodynamic responses were evaluated using an 80° lower body negative pressure-tilt test before and after exposures.

Main Results:

  • Cardiovascular changes were generally co-directional between HDBR and DI but differed in magnitude.
  • Systolic blood pressure and total peripheral resistance changes were more pronounced after HDBR.
  • Orthostatic tolerance time (OTT) significantly decreased in both groups, with HDBR reducing it to 14.2 min and DI to 8.7 min.

Conclusions:

  • The 21-day HDBR and 3-day DI models induced co-directional cardiovascular changes.
  • The magnitude of cardiovascular alterations varied, with DI sometimes showing stronger effects than HDBR.
  • Dry immersion's pronounced cardiovascular effects may be attributed to hypovolemia and unloading, highlighting its potential impact on cardiovascular function.