Autonomic cardiovascular adaptations to acute head-out water immersion, head-down tilt and supine position

ConclusionsThese results showed a cardiac parasympathetic dominance to the same extent, underpinned by a similar arterial baroreflex activation during WI and HDT as well as control SP. Future studies may address their association with cold or hyperoxia to assess their ability to replicate autonomic cardiovascular adaptations to microgravity, swimming or scuba diving.
Source: European Journal of Applied Physiology - Category: Physiology Source Type: research