Abstract:

male members of Chinese 6th Antarctic Research Expedition were divided into two age-groups: gp.1, n=17, 30.8±1.1 yrs.; gp.2, n=11,48.0±1.7 yrs.. The dynamic changes in their cardiac function were determined with NCCOM 3 noninvasive cardiovascular monitor ( American Bomed Medical Mfg. Ltd.). The results indicated that short staying and working at the Great Wall Station during summer has no marked effect on heart function, but the people of elder age is behind the young in heart ability for adaptation to Antarctica.