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 …

The present study applied T2-and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging to
examine if mild cerebral edema and subsequent brain swelling are implicated in the …

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

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

The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) are fairly
well established. The major unresolved issues are 1) the pathophysiology, 2) the individual …

Introduction Headache is the most common complication associated with exposure to high
altitude, and can appear as an isolated high-altitude headache (HAH) or in conjunction with …

Introduction We hypothesized that cerebral alterations in edema, perfusion, and/or
intracranial pressure (ICP) are related to the development of acute mountain sickness …

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) are essentially
neurological disorders. The five symptoms included in the Lake Louise AMS symptom score …

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 …

We observed patients with chronic mountain sickness (CMS) in our clinic who developed
progressive neurological deterioration (encephalopathy) and we wished to investigate this …