Cardiovascular deconditioning from prolonged bed rest not counteracted by mild exercise and requires at least 3 weeks for recovery, report contends. Involves more than simple decrease in volume of plasma; neurohumoral mechanisms, loss of mass of skeletal muscles, and general decrease of body's metabolic needs seem to be major contributors.


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    Title :

    Deconditioning Under Prolonged, Repeated Bed Rest


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    1992-02-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    English


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