CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS OCCURRING DURING ACCELERATION
Abstract
Forty-two pilots were exposed to +Gx and +Gz acceleration in a variety of profiles and the incidence of arrhythmias investigated. +Gz acceleration did not increase the incidence of arrhythmias. +Gx acceleration increased the incidence of arrhythmias and this increase seemed related to both the degree and duration of acceleration. Premature contractions, with and without aberrant conduction, from both the atria and ventricles were noted. One subject had paroxysmal auricular tachycardia with +Gx acceleration. Possible causal mechanisms are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0643882
Entities
People
- D. E. Torphy
- L. E. Lamb
- S. D. Leverett Jr.
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine