Vascular homeostasis at high-altitude: role of genetic variants and transcription factors

High-altitude pulmonary edema occurs most frequently in non-acclimatized low landers on exposure to altitude ≥2500 m. High-altitude pulmonary edema is a complex condition that involves perturbation of signaling pathways in vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, anti-diuretics, and vascular growth factors....

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Main Authors: Neha Chanana, Tsering Palmo, John H. Newman, M.A. Qadar Pasha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-11-01
Series:Pulmonary Circulation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2045894020913475