Cardiovascular system, red blood cells, and oxygen transport in microgravity [electronic resource] / Hanns-Christian Gunga, Victoria Weller von Ahlefeld, Hans-Joachim Appell Coriolano, Andreas Werner, Uwe Hoffmann.
Gunga, Hanns-Christian, author.; Ahlefeld, Victoria Weller von, author.; Coriolano, Hans-Joachim Appell, author.; Werner, Andreas, author.; Hoffmann, Uwe, author.
2016
RC1151.C37
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Title
Cardiovascular system, red blood cells, and oxygen transport in microgravity [electronic resource] / Hanns-Christian Gunga, Victoria Weller von Ahlefeld, Hans-Joachim Appell Coriolano, Andreas Werner, Uwe Hoffmann.
ISBN
9783319332260 (electronic book)
3319332260 (electronic book)
9783319332246
Published
Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xv, 74 pages) : color illustrations.
Call Number
RC1151.C37
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.9/80214
Summary
This book comprehensively describes the physiological changes and consequences that occur in humans during spaceflight. It specifically explains the adaptations of the cardiovascular and the respiratory system. Specific changes occurring after 10, 20 or more days in space are presented. Furthermore, the book explains various effective countermeasures that are required upon return of the astronauts to Earth. The book is a must-have for all biomedical and clinical researchers in the field of cardiovascular biology and respiration, and a fascinating reading for all interested laymen, who wish to understand a bit more about spaceflight research and technology. .
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 21, 2016).
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Gunga, Hanns-Christian, author.
Ahlefeld, Victoria Weller von, author.
Coriolano, Hans-Joachim Appell, author.
Werner, Andreas, author.
Hoffmann, Uwe, author.
Series
SpringerBriefs in space life sciences.
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General Introduction
The Cardiovascular System in Space
Red Blood Cells in Space
Oxygen Transport in Space
Countermeasures.

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