Standing under pressure: hemodynamic effects of abdominal compression type and intensity in healthy adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Abdominal compression is recommended to manage orthostatic intolerance in dysautonomia, but the hemodynamic effects of different compression parameters remain poorly understood. This study investigated how surface area and pressure magnitude of abdominal compression affect blood pressure and heart rate responses during active stand tests in healthy volunteers. Understanding how abdominal compression modulates hemodynamics during standing in healthy individuals will help us better understand how compression can be optimized to benefit those with dysautonomia.

Methods

Two compression devices were developed: one applying circumferential pressure (40 mmHg) over a higher surface area (HSA), and another applying focal pressure to the epigastrium at either 95 mmHg (LSA

SUBMITTER: Mitra K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405206 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature