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Study finds early heart changes in space may be temporary with exercise
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- Astronauts who spent six months in space and followed an exercise program showed initial decreases in heart volume and cardiac output during microgravity.
- Heart volumes and function recovered toward preflight levels later in the spaceflight and remained similar after landing.
- Researchers said current exercise countermeasures are important for preserving cardiac structure during prolonged spaceflight.
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