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J Appl Physiol 47: 1148-1156, 1979;
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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 47, Issue 6 1148-1156, Copyright © 1979 by American Physiological Society

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Use of microspheres in measurement of regional blood flows during +GZ stress

M. H. Laughlin, J. W. Burns and F. M. Loxsom

The use of the radiolabeled microsphere technique for the study of the effects of +GZ acceleration on regional blood flow is examined. A theoretical analysis of the limits of this technique in a high acceleration environment is presented. Chronically implanted, electromagnetic, aortic flow probes were used to determine the relationship between aortic blood flow velocity and +GZ acceleration in conscious adult miniature swine. It was found that conscious straining adult miniature swine, with the assistance of an inflated anti-G suit, are able to compensate quite well to acceleration levels less than or equal to +7 GZ. Exposure to +9 GZ often resulted in unstable cardiovascular states involving relative bradycardia, often progressing to asystole, declining aortic blood pressure, and markedly diminished cardiac outputs approaching zero. It was found that, if aortic pressure and heart rate attain a relatively steady state during acceleration, and if heart level mean aortic pressure is greater than or equal to 100 Torr, the application of the microsphere technique during +GZ acceleration is theoretically valid. This hypothesis was tested using the microsphere technique (9.0 +/- 0.8 microns diam) in conscious miniature swine during exposure to +GZ acceleration. It is concluded that within the defined limits the radiolabeled microsphere technique is as accurate for use during acceleration studies as it is for use in routine laboratory studies.


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