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Tilting table
A subject on Karemaker's tilting table which is used in the AORTA experiment. During testing, measurements are taken of blood pressure, breathing and bloodflow to the brain, and an ECG is taken.

Credits: John M. Karemaker
 
  Last update: 17 October 2003 


 
 
 
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