In recent times many people stay temporarily at high altitudes. It is mainly associated with
the growing popularity of regular air travel, as well as temporary trips to mountain regions …

The progressive exposure to an increasing altitude results in a series of adjustments of
various organs and systems (ie, acclimatization) in healthy subjects; this requires them to …

Abstract Riley, Callum James, and Matthew Gavin. Physiological changes to the
cardiovascular system at high altitude and its effects on cardiovascular disease. High Alt …

Oxygen is vital for cellular metabolism; therefore, the hypoxic conditions encountered at high
altitude affect all physiological functions. Acute hypoxia activates the adrenergic system and …

Background High-altitude travel, for mountain climbing, trekking, or sightseeing, has become
very popular. Therefore, the awareness of its dangers has increased, and many prospective …

Abstract Levine, Benjamin D. Going high with heart disease: The effect of high altitude
exposure in older individuals and patients with coronary artery disease. High Alt Med Biol …

The number of persons visiting high altitude regions for various purposes (recreation,
business etc.), and the age of people who do so, increases. Therefore there are more and …

Because of the development of modern transportation facilities, an ever rising number of
individuals including many patients with preexisting diseases visit high-altitude locations (> …

Altitude exposure is associated with major changes in cardiovascular function. The initial
cardiovascular response to altitude is characterized by an increase in cardiac output with …

Abstract Dehnert, Christoph, and Peter Bärtsch. Can patients with coronary heart disease go
to high altitude? High Alt. Med. Biol. 11: 183–187, 2010.—Tourism to high altitude is very …