Altitude sickness
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Altitude sickness, acute; mountain sickness, acute; acosta syndrome; altitude sickness, chronic; monge disease; mountain sickness, chronic
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Causes
Differentiating Altitude sickness from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | MRI | CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies