Table 1 Definition of lower body negative pressure data points.
Time | Definition |
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Baseline | Peak SBP after 15 min supine rest |
Noise | Peak SBP with suction engine on, 5 min after baseline |
Nadir | Lowest SBP during lower body negative pressure |
Overshoot | Highest SBP within 10 beats of release of suction |
Return to baseline | Steady state SBP within 60 s of overshoot |
SBP, systolic blood pressure.