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Cardiovascular disease in space: A systematic review.
Chayakrit Krittanawong1, Ameesh Isath2, Scott Kaplin1
1Cardiology Division, NYU Langone Health and NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases
|August 2, 2023
Summary
Space travel impacts cardiovascular health, causing heart changes and orthostatic intolerance due to microgravity. Space radiation may also increase atherosclerosis risk, requiring further study for long-duration missions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular science
- Space medicine
- Aerospace physiology
Background:
- Expanding commercial space programs necessitate understanding cardiovascular risks.
- Space environmental exposures (microgravity, radiation) pose potential health threats.
- Limited data suggests unique cardiovascular challenges in space compared to Earth.
Conclusions:
- Space hazards significantly impact the cardiovascular system.
- Microgravity induces cardiac atrophy and orthostatic intolerance.
- Space radiation may accelerate atherosclerosis; further research is crucial for long-term missions.
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