2017
Measurement of the Compensatory Reserve Predicts Racial Differences in Orthostatic Tolerance
Wenner M, Hinds K, Howard J, Nawn C, Stachenfeld N, Convertino V. Measurement of the Compensatory Reserve Predicts Racial Differences in Orthostatic Tolerance. The FASEB Journal 2017, 31: 1087.2-1087.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.1087.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower body negative pressureBeat blood pressureCompensatory reserve indexMmHg lower body negative pressureCaucasian womenStroke volumeHeart rateOrthostatic toleranceAA womenOrthostatic stressProgressive lower body negative pressureCentral blood volumeBody negative pressureProgressive central hypovolemiaRacial differencesTraditional vital signsUS Army Medical ResearchAfrican American womenBlood pressure waveformBlood pressureHemodynamic decompensationCentral hypovolemiaLBNP stageArmy Medical ResearchBlood volume
2013
Mechanisms contributing to low orthostatic tolerance in women: the influence of oestradiol
Wenner MM, Haddadin A, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Mechanisms contributing to low orthostatic tolerance in women: the influence of oestradiol. The Journal Of Physiology 2013, 591: 2345-2355. PMID: 23401618, PMCID: PMC3650699, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2012.247882.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow orthostatic toleranceE2 administrationOrthostatic toleranceVascular resistanceBlood pressureStroke volumeHeart rateGonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonistLevels of LBNPLower central volumeReproductive hormone productionAdministration of E2Peripheral vascular resistanceBeat blood pressureAutonomic cardiovascular regulationLower stroke volumeLower body negative pressure testHeart rate responseInfluence of oestradiolBaroreflex controlTolerant womenHormone antagonistCardiovascular regulationPeripheral vasoconstrictionAutonomic control
2012
Blood pressure and water regulation: understanding sex hormone effects within and between men and women
Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Blood pressure and water regulation: understanding sex hormone effects within and between men and women. The Journal Of Physiology 2012, 590: 5949-5961. PMID: 23027816, PMCID: PMC3530109, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2012.236752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian hormone exposureBlood pressureHormone exposureHormone effectsYoung womenOvarian hormone effectsSuppress reproductive functionBlood pressure controlFirst-line treatmentSex differencesEffects of estrogenPlasma volume expansionCause of deathSex hormone effectsBody fluid regulationGreater morbidityHealthy womenLine treatmentOvarian hormonesMenopausal womenBody water balanceOrthostatic toleranceProgesterone exposureMenstrual cycleHormone administration
2011
Estrogen enhances baroreflex sensitivity in women with low orthostatic tolerance
Wenner M, Taylor H, Haddadin A, Stachenfeld N. Estrogen enhances baroreflex sensitivity in women with low orthostatic tolerance. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 647.3-647.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.647.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiovagal baroreflex sensitivityBaroreflex sensitivityLow orthostatic toleranceOrthostatic toleranceCumulative stress indexPlasma E2Endogenous sex hormone productionGnRH antagonist administrationBlood pressure responseSex hormone productionLower body negative pressure testBaseline BPAntagonist administrationBaroreflex functionSystolic BPE2 administrationOrthostatic intoleranceE2 conditionsBolus infusionHT womenNegative pressure testProgesterone concentrationsSodium nitroprussideGnRHaDay 5Progesterone enhances adrenergic control of skin blood flow in women with high but not low orthostatic tolerance
Wenner MM, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Progesterone enhances adrenergic control of skin blood flow in women with high but not low orthostatic tolerance. The Journal Of Physiology 2011, 589: 975-986. PMID: 21173076, PMCID: PMC3060374, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2010.194563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow orthostatic toleranceHigh orthostatic toleranceOrthostatic toleranceAdrenergic responseAdrenergic responsivenessNitric oxide synthase inhibitor NG-monomethylEndogenous sex hormone productionSynthase inhibitor NG-monomethylSkin blood flow responseBlood flow responseInhibitor NG-monomethylSex hormone productionFemale sex hormonesLower body negative pressure testSkin blood flowGnRH antagonistProgesterone administrationOrthostatic intoleranceNG-monomethylPeripheral αMicrodialysis infusionSex hormonesCyclooxygenase pathwayHT womenAdrenergic control
2010
Greater Orthostatic Tolerance in Young Black Compared With White Women
Hinds K, Stachenfeld NS. Greater Orthostatic Tolerance in Young Black Compared With White Women. Hypertension 2010, 56: 75-81. PMID: 20458005, PMCID: PMC2909588, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.110.150011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower body negative pressureBody negative pressureOrthostatic toleranceWhite womenHeart rateGreater sympathetic nervous system responseR intervalSympathetic nervous system responsesPlasma renin activityPlasma catecholamine concentrationsSerum aldosterone concentrationNervous system responsesNegative pressureBlack womenCumulative stress indexWoman underwentRenin activityAldosterone concentrationBaroreflex functionBlood pressureCatecholamine concentrationsOrthostatic challengePlasma concentrationsHealthy blacksBlood samplesPeripheral microvascular responses to norepinephrine in women with orthostatic intolerance
Wenner M, Taylor H, Stachenfeld N. Peripheral microvascular responses to norepinephrine in women with orthostatic intolerance. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 991.17-991.17. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.991.17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCumulative stress indexVasoconstrictor responsesAdrenergic responseMaximal lower body negative pressureLower body negative pressurePeripheral microvascular responseEffects of estradiolBody negative pressureFemale sex hormonesSkin blood flowEndogenous E2GnRH antagonistNE infusionDaily administrationMicrovascular responsesCutaneous microvasculatureOrthostatic intoleranceOrthostatic toleranceSex hormonesBlood flowSkin microvasculatureAdrenergic stimulationDay 4Hormone treatmentDay 13Greater orthostatic tolerance in young black compared to white women
Hinds K, Stachenfeld N. Greater orthostatic tolerance in young black compared to white women. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 977.9-977.9. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.977.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower body negative pressureOrthostatic toleranceWhite womenCumulative stress indexHeart rateLevels of LBNPR intervalPlasma renin activitySympathetic nervous systemSerum aldosterone concentrationBody negative pressureRenin activityAldosterone concentrationBaroreflex functionBlood pressurePlasma catecholaminesOrthostatic stressHealthy blacksBlood samplesNervous systemWomenPresyncopeBaselineYoung blacksBW
2009
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE EFFECTS ON SKIN VESSEL ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN WOMEN WITH LOW AND HIGH ORTHOSTATIC TOLERANCE.
Stachenfeld N, Hinds K, Taylor H. FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE EFFECTS ON SKIN VESSEL ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN WOMEN WITH LOW AND HIGH ORTHOSTATIC TOLERANCE. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 968.2-968.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.968.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh orthostatic toleranceCumulative stress indexL-NMMAAdrenergic responsivenessOrthostatic toleranceLower body negative pressureReproductive hormone effectsNitric oxide mechanismBody negative pressureLaser Doppler flowmetrySkin blood flowStimulus-response curvesNorepinephrine infusionHormone antagonistDoppler flowmetryBlood flowDay 4Hormone effectsDay 13GnRHProgesteroneOxide mechanismWomenEstradiolResponsiveness