An Exaggerated Rise in Pulmonary Artery Pressure in a High-Altitude Dweller during the Cold Season

An Exaggerated Rise in Pulmonary Artery Pressure in a High-Altitude Dweller during the Cold Season

Chronic hypoxia-induced sustained pulmonary vasoconstriction and vascular remodeling lead to mild-to-moderate elevation of pulmonary artery pressure in high-altitude residents. However, in some of them, severe pulmonary hypertension may develop. Besides hypoxia, high-altitude residents also face oth...

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Main Authors: Akylbek Sydykov, Abdirashit Maripov, Nadira Kushubakova, Kubatbek Muratali Uulu, Samatbek Satybaldyev, Cholpon Kulchoroeva, Djuro Kosanovic, Akpay Sarybaev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
high altitude
cold
pulmonary hypertension
echocardiography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/8/3984

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