Effects of Sex and Gender on Adaptation to Space: Cardiovascular Alterations
Platts SH, Merz C, Barr Y, Fu Q, Gulati M, Hughson R, Levine BD, Mehran R, Stachenfeld N, Wenger NK. Effects of Sex and Gender on Adaptation to Space: Cardiovascular Alterations. Journal Of Women's Health 2014, 23: 950-955. PMID: 25401939, PMCID: PMC4236093, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2014.4912.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntracranial pressure syndromeFemale astronautsSex-specific effectsBasic science researchCardiovascular alterationsOrthostatic intoleranceCardiovascular adaptationVascular agingClinical studiesVascular endotheliumOverall populationEffects of sexCurrent cohortWarrants examinationWomenSexGender differencesPotential benefitsAstronaut ageSyndromeCohortEndotheliumIntolerance