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Evidence Based Review: Risk of Cardiac Rhythm Problems During Spaceflight

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Very little research has systematically evaluated the prevalence (or potential risk) of cardiac arrhythmias during space flight. There are several observational reports of non life-threatening but potentially concerning arrhythmias. At least two potential risk factors for arrhythmias have been reported either during or immediately after space flight: cardiac atrophy and a prolonged QTc interval. The potential severity of the mission impact of a serious arrhythmia requires that a systematic evaluation be conducted of the risk of arrhythmia due to space flight.

Source: NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Authors: Steven H. Platts, Michael B. Stenger, Tiffany R. Phillips, Angela Brown, Natalia M. Arzeno, Benjamin D. Levine, Richard L. Summers

Institution: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Language: English

Topic: Spaceflight effects on biology

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center

OpenAlex ID: W2136116673

FWCI: 0.22

Cites: 36

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10