Musculoskeletal |
• Decreased muscle protein synthesis [14] |
• Muscle atrophy and decrease in lean muscle mass [80] |
• Decreased muscle strength [14] |
• Decreased exercise capacity [81] |
• Connective tissue shortening and joint contractures [82] |
• Decreased bone density [80] |
• Pressure ulcers [83] |
Pulmonary |
• Atelectasis [84] |
• Pneumonia [85] |
• Decreased maximal inspiratory pressure and forced vital capacity [81] |
Cardiovascular |
• Decreased total cardiac and left ventricular size [86] |
• Decreased lower extremity venous compliance [87] |
• Orthostatic intolerance [88] |
• Decreased cardiac output, stroke volume, and peripheral vascular resistance [86, 89, 90] |
• Impaired microvascular function [91] |
• Decreased cardiac response to carotid sinus stimulation [89] |
Endocrine and Metabolism |
• Decreased insulin sensitivity [91] |
• Decreased aldosterone and plasma renin activity [92] |
• Increased atrial natriuretic peptide [93] |