Table 1. Characteristics of the astronauts (n = 6), measured on four different occasions: 2–4 months before launch (P0); 1–4 days after return (P1); 11–15 days after return (P2); and 2 months ± 12 days after return (P3).
| P0 | P1 | P2 | P3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 175.8 ± 3.1 | 175.5 ± 3.5 | 175.5 ± 3.5 | 175.7 ± 3.2 |
| Body mass (kg) | 78.5 ± 4.6 | 79.2 ± 4.7 | 79.4 ± 4.9 | 78.7 ± 4.8 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 120.7 ± 2.7 | 129.3 ± 5.3 | 131.5 ± 4.5 | 121.4 ± 5.6 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 73.6 ± 3.5 | 78.9 ± 3.9 | 76.6 ± 3.4 | 69.9 ± 3.3 |
| Mean BP (mmHg) | 90.2 ± 3.1 | 98.0 ± 4.6 | 96.3 ± 3.9 | 87.9 ± 3.3 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 55.3 ± 2.8 | 62.5 ± 4.0 | 59.9 ± 2.4 | 56.7 ± 2.4 |
Values are given as mean ± standard error of the mean. BP = blood pressure.