Abstract
A new type of mountain sickness is described. 21 men (age 22.2, standard deviation [SD] 1.8 years) had severe congestive heart failure with oedema and ascites after 10.8 (SD 5.9) weeks at altitudes of 5800-6700 m. Investigation, within 3 days of transfer to 300 m, showed polycythaemia, cardiomegaly with right ventricular enlargement, and (in 17) pericardial effusion. The heart failure resolved rapidly after transfer from high altitude.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Altitude Sickness / etiology*
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Altitude Sickness / physiopathology
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Cold Temperature / adverse effects
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Diuresis
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Heart Failure / complications
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Heart Failure / etiology*
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Heart Failure / physiopathology
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Hemodynamics
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Humans
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Hypertension, Pulmonary / complications
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Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology*
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Hypertension, Pulmonary / physiopathology
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Hypoxia / etiology*
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India
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Male
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Military Personnel*
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Syndrome
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Time Factors