Abstract

SANTOS-MARTINEZ, Luis E. et al. Chronic exposure to altitude. Clinical characteristics and diagnosis. Arch. Cardiol. Méx. [online]. 2021, vol.91, n.4, pp.500-507.  Epub Dec 06, 2021. ISSN 1665-1731.  https://doi.org/10.24875/acm.20000447.

Chronic exposure to altitude has been associated with hypobaric hypoxia in its inhabitants. Two entities have been associated with it, high altitude pulmonary hypertension and chronic mountain sickness. Its physiological and pulmonary circulation characteristics are described, as well as its clinical profile and diagnosis.

Keywords : Pulmonary circulation; Pulmonary hypertension; Altitude; Chronic mountain sickness; Chronic hypoxia.

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