Open AccessIncreased Cardiac Workload in the Upright Posture in Men: Noninvasive Hemodynamics in Men Versus Women
Author(s) -
Kangas Pauliina,
Tahvanainen Anna,
Tikkakoski Antti,
Koskela Jenni,
Uitto Marko,
Viik Jari,
Kähönen Mika,
Kööbi Tiit,
Mustonen Jukka,
Pörsti Ilkka
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.115.002883
Subject(s) - medicine , supine position , cardiology , hemodynamics , impedance cardiography , heart rate , blood pressure , cardiac index , body mass index , vascular resistance , stroke volume , stroke (engine) , cardiac output , mechanical engineering , engineering
Men and women differ in the risk of cardiovascular disease, but the underlying mechanisms are not completely understood. We examined possible sex-related differences in supine and upright cardiovascular regulation.