Managing Hemostasis in Space

Human space travel requires exposure to weightlessness, ionizing radiation, isolation, and austerity. A recent report of internal jugular vein thrombosis in astronauts in low Earth orbit confirms that these exposures also affect vascular biology to influence diseases of thrombosis and hemostasis. This brief review summarizes the known influences of space travel on inflammation, blood coagulation, and the cardiovascular system and conceptualizes how they might combine to affect thrombosis and hemostasis. In the event of a major thrombotic or bleeding emergency, it is anticipated that the unique physiological influences of the space environment and logistical limitations of providing medical care in space would require a response that is unique from our current experience. We also look towards the future to discuss lessons learned from our current experiences on Earth and in space.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:43

Enthalten in:

Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 43(2023), 11 vom: 16. Nov., Seite 2079-2087

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

White, Nathan J [VerfasserIn]
Wenthe, Andrew [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Astronauts
Hemostasis
Inflammation
Journal Article
Review
Space flight
Thrombosis

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 27.10.2023

Date Revised 03.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1161/ATVBAHA.123.318783

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM362893357