Pulmonary Hypertension in Acute and Chronic High Altitude Maladaptation Disorders

Pulmonary Hypertension in Acute and Chronic High Altitude Maladaptation Disorders

Alveolar hypoxia is the most prominent feature of high altitude environment with well-known consequences for the cardio-pulmonary system, including development of pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension due to an exaggerated hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction contributes to high altitude pulm...

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Main Authors: Akylbek Sydykov, Argen Mamazhakypov, Abdirashit Maripov, Djuro Kosanovic, Norbert Weissmann, Hossein Ardeschir Ghofrani, Akpay Sh. Sarybaev, Ralph Theo Schermuly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
high altitude
hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction
high altitude pulmonary edema
pulmonary hypertension
chronic mountain sickness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1692

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