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The use of antigravity suits in the treatment of idiopathic orthostatic hypotensionIdiopathic orthostatic hypotension is an uncommon disease characterized by a drop in blood pressure when going from a recumbent to a standing position. Treatment by medication generally produces poor results. Three patients at the Royal Hospital in Oslo were treated with antigravity suits and all were able to maintain adequate blood pressures in the standing position. One patient improved dramatically and was able to take short walks while wearing the suit. The two other patients, however, felt that wearing the suits eventually became uncomfortable. This treatment represents a useful treatment alternative for intractable cases.
Document ID
19800018578
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Landmark, K. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Kravik, S. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-75804
Accession Number
80N27077
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3199
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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