Velocity of Blood Flow as Influenced by Exercise and Increased Air Pressure

Abstract

Summary and Conclusion

1. Data have been presented showing the velolcity of blood flow, pulse and blood pressure on 13 subjects while at rest and following exercise both at one and 6 atmospheres pressure. 2. Velocity of Mood flow, pulse and pulse pressure increased following exercise at one atmosphere. 3. The velocity of blood flow was increased in 5, remained the same in 4 and decreased in 4 resting subjects at 6 atmospheres pressure. 4. Exercise at 6 atmospheres pressure does not have the same stimulating effect on the circulatory system that it has at one atmosphere. 5. Six atmospheres of pressure does not have the same effect on the velocity of blood flow in different individuals either at rest or after exercise.