Pathophysiology of acute mountain sickness and high altitude pulmonary oedema: an hypothesis

J R Sutton, N Lassen

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Abstract

We review the evidence that acute mountain sickness (AMS) and high altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPO) occur together more often than is realized. We hypothesize that AMS and HAPO have a common pathophysiological basis: both are due to increased pressure and flow in the microcirculation, causing oedema in the brain and oedema in the lungs.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftBulletin européen de physiopathologie respiratoire
Vol/bind15
Udgave nummer5
Sider (fra-til)1045-52
Antal sider8
ISSN0395-3890
StatusUdgivet - 1979

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