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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Bulletin européen de physiopathologie respiratoire |
Vol/bind | 15 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1045-52 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0395-3890 |
Status | Udgivet - 1979 |