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2 unusual facts about Orthostatic hypotension


Extended Duration Orbiter

Since space travelers may faint when they stand up (orthostatic intolerance) after returning to normal gravity even after short flights, and muscle strength may be reduced, the EDOMP project focused on ensuring that the crew could land the orbiter, and exit from it without help after a 16-day flight.

Headrush

Orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure and coordination when a person stands up too quickly



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