Submaximal exercise stress tests were conducted preflight and postflight on the Apollo 14-17 crewmen. A bicycle ergometer was utilized to evoke target heart rates up to 160 beats/min while respiratory gas exchange, blood pressure, and cardiac output were measured. Three preflight tests were conducted during the month prior to flight to establish baseline values for postflight comparisons. Tachycardia was evidenced at rest and during exercise immediately postflight. This transitory tachycardia compensated for reduced stroke volume. Systolic blood pressure was reduced during exercise stress, but no consistent changes were observed in diastolic blood pressure. With the exception of the Apollo 15 crewmen, all crewmen had returned to preflight response levels by the day following recovery. No changes were observed in mechanical or respiratory efficiency immediately postflight.


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    Title :

    Physiological response to exercise after space flight - Apollo 14 through Apollo 17


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    Publication date :

    1975-05-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English