Sex-related Differences in Sympathetic Vascular Transduction in the Setting of Hypoxemia

Sex-related Differences in Sympathetic Vascular Transduction in the Setting of Hypoxemia

The purpose of this project is to identify sex-related differences in the effect of hypoxia on sympathetic vascular transduction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy adult men and women;
• 18-45 years of age;
• BMI 18-30 kg/m2;
• non-pregnant/non-breastfeeding;
• non-nicotine users;

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormonal contraceptives
• Diagnosed sleep apnea
• Current smoking/Nicotine use/drug use
• Nerve/neurologic disease
• Cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory disease
• Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg
• Diabetes, Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Communication barriers
• Prescription medications
• Recent COVID-19 diagnosis with symptoms