Genotype at the missense G894T polymorphism (Glu298Asp) in the NOS3 gene is associated with susceptibility to acute mountain sickness [0.03%]
NOS3基因错义多态性(G894T)(Glu298Asp)的基因型与急性高原病易感性的关联研究
Pei Wang,Michael S Koehle,Jim L Rupert
Pei Wang
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a potentially serious affliction that frequently occurs in travelers to altitudes above 2500 m. The probability of developing AMS depends on environmental factors such as rate of ascent and altitude attained...
Effect of six days of staging on physiologic adjustments and acute mountain sickness during ascent to 4300 meters [0.03%]
高原宿营对海拔4300米快速攀登时生理调整和急性高山病的影响
Beth A Beidleman,Charles S Fulco,Stephen R Muza et al.
Beth A Beidleman et al.
This study determined the effectiveness of 6 days (d) of staging at 2200 m on physiologic adjustments and acute mountain sickness (AMS) during rapid, high-risk ascent to 4300 m. Eleven sea-level (SL) resident men (means +/- SD; 21 +/- 3 yr;...
Changes of cardiac structure and function in pediatric patients with high altitude pulmonary hypertension in Tibet [0.03%]
西藏儿童肺高血压患者心脏结构和功能变化的研究
Ri-Li Ge,Ru-yan Ma,Hai-hua Bao et al.
Ri-Li Ge et al.
This study was performed to evaluate the structural and functional cardiac changes in pediatric high altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Doppler echocardiography (Echo). Ten patients with infant...
Klemens Mairer,Maria Wille,Thomas Bucher et al.
Klemens Mairer et al.
Little information is available on the prevalence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) in the Eastern Alps compared with the Western Alps. Because of differences regarding the populations of mountaineers, we hypothesized that the prevalence dif...
Luca Pomidori,Daniela Bonardi,Federica Campigotto et al.
Luca Pomidori et al.
The oxygen saturation values reported in the high altitude literature are usually taken during a few minutes of measurement either at rest or during exercise. We aimed to investigate the daily hypoxic profile by monitoring oxygen saturation...
Reduced incidence and severity of acute mountain sickness in Qinghai-Tibet railroad construction workers after repeated 7-month exposures despite 5-month low altitude periods [0.03%]
青藏铁路工地工作人员反复接触高海拔地区的急性高原病发病率和病情降低
Tian Yi Wu,Shou Quan Ding,Jin Liang Liu et al.
Tian Yi Wu et al.
The construction of the Qinghai-Tibet railroad provided a unique opportunity to study the relation between intermittent altitude exposure and acute mountain sickness (AMS). For 5 yr, workers spent 7-month periods at altitude interspaced wit...
Andrew M Luks
Andrew M Luks
With the increasing popularity of adventure travel and mountain activities, it is likely that many high altitude travelers will have underlying medical problems and approach clinicians for advice about ensuring a safe sojourn. Patients with...
Tolerance to hypoxia [0.03%]
耐低氧性
John B West
John B West
Fidel Elsensohn,Thomas Niederklapfer,John Ellerton et al.
Fidel Elsensohn et al.
Limited medical training of mountain rescuers may adversely affect the outcome of casualties. Thus, this study evaluated medical training of mountain rescuers in countries associated with the International Commission of Mountain Emergency M...
Markus Amann,Bengt Kayser
Markus Amann
Aerobic exercise capacity decreases with exposure to hypoxia. This article focuses on the effects of hypoxia on nervous system function and the potential consequences for the exercising human. Emphasis is put on somatosensory muscle afferen...