Browsing Harvard Medical School by Keyword "Altitude"
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Evidence for cerebral edema, cerebral perfusion, and intracranial pressure elevations in acute mountain sickness
(John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2016)Abstract Introduction: We hypothesized that cerebral alterations in edema, perfusion, and/or intracranial pressure (ICP) are related to the development of acute mountain sickness (AMS). Methods: To vary AMS, we manipulated ... -
Fatalities Among Iranian High-altitude Outdoor Enthusiasts: Causes and Mechanisms
(Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2012)Purpose: This study was performed to determine the possible causes and mechanisms of fatalities among Iranian mountaineers during climbing. Methods: By contacting several sources, deceased mountaineers were identified. ...