Zeitschrift für Kardiologie
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Passive tilt is an effective means to manipulate cardiodynamic processes. While there is a large amount of literature available concerning cardiac function with upright tilt, passive tilt into the supine position is poorly investigated. There is evidence that adapting processes to the new position do not show analogy in both conditions. ⋯ In the 30 degrees position both cardiac output and Heather index were minimal; this may be due to decreased sympathetic output. Systolic time intervals showed volume dependancy. Correlations between the first and second part of the study were high for all variables.