Background Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a cluster of symptoms that commonly occur
in those ascending to high altitudes. Symptoms can include headaches, nausea, insomnia …

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a syndrome induced by hypobaric hypoxia in individuals
who ascend rapidly to altitudes above 2500 m and may represent an early form of high …

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a common condition among non-acclimatized individuals
ascending to high altitude. However, the underlying mechanisms causing the symptoms of …

Hypoxia affects all organ systems, but primarily the brain. On ascent to high altitude,
hypoxemia triggers time-dependent processes causing acute mountain sickness (AMS), a …

This review discusses the impact of recent publications on pathophysiologic concepts and
on practical aspects of acute mountain sickness (AMS). Magnetic resonance imaging …

In a randomized, double-blind cross-over study 10 subjects were exposed to a simulated
altitude of 4500 m for 10 h after administration of placebo, acetozolamide (250 mg bid) or …

Objective The major therapeutic effect of dexamethasone on persons affected by high-
altitude illness may be upon vascular leakiness with a consequent decrease in cerebral …

As high altitude travel increases, acute mountain sickness (AMS) and life threatening high
altitude cerebral oedema (HACE) are becoming more prevalent. Acute mountain sickness …

Background High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is the severe type of acute mountain
sickness (AMS) and life threatening. A subclinical inflammation has been speculated, but the …

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) and high-altitude cerebral edema share common clinical
characteristics, suggesting cerebral swelling may be an important factor in the …