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Yang H, Yang G, Xu M, Zhao Y, He S, Wang Q, Wen Y, Huang C, Wu J, Ren C, Yang Y, He S. Impact of high altitude on the incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism and its genetic susceptibility: A meta-analysis and systematic review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:156632. [PMID: 35691358 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effect of high-altitude (HA) on venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its mechanism remains ambiguous. To clarify this, we aimed to conduct a meta-analysis and systematic review to evaluate the incidence of VTE at HA and comparatively low altitude (LA) and figure out the intrinsic risk factors such as susceptibility genes of patients with VTE at HA. METHODS We selected studies that explored the risk factors for HA and VTE by searching PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science to analyze the impact of HA on VTE. All relevant studies before August 2021 were screened using the terms ([high altitude] OR [plateau] OR [mountain]) AND ([venous thromboembolism] OR [deep vein thrombosis] OR [pulmonary embolism]). Latest studies on the gene of HA-VTE patients were also summarized and analyzed. RESULTS Fifteen studies were eventually assessed, and the overall numbers of subjects with and without VTE were 1475 and 286,926 respectively. The overall incidence of VTE, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in the HA group was significantly higher than that in the LA group (P < 0.01). The overall incidence of VTE, DVT and PE in the HA group was significantly higher than that in the LA group at 30 days post operation (P < 0.05, P < 0.05 and P < 0.01, respectively). At 90 days post operation, incidence of VTE and PE in the HA group was higher than that in the LA group (P < 0.01and P < 0.01, respectively), but there was no difference in the incidence of DVT (P = 0.07). Regarding endogenous factors, the analysis of genes in patients with HA-VTE revealed numerous targeted genes such as ANG, ACE, lncRNA-LINC00 659/UXT-AS1 and GP4. CONCLUSIONS We observed a significant association between HA and the overall incidence of VTE and that at 30/90 days post operation, indicating that HA may be a risk factor for VTE.
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- Haihong Yang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- Department of Pain, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, China.
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Wu J, Han X, Ke H, Wang L, Wang K, Zhang J, Tang J, Yan W, Wang G, Jiang P. Pulmonary Embolism at Extreme High Altitude: A Study of Seven Cases. High Alt Med Biol 2022; 23:209-214. [PMID: 35605091 DOI: 10.1089/ham.2021.0109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Wu, Jialin, Xiaobo Han, Haiwen Ke, Li Wang, Kun Wang, Jianli Zhang, Jun Tang, Wei Yan, Guangjun Wang, and Peng Jiang. Pulmonary embolism at extreme high altitude: A study of seven cases. High Alt Med Biol. XX:000-000, 2022. Background: The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is high in high-altitude (HA) areas. We analyzed cases of pulmonary embolism (PE) in extreme HA areas to explore the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of PE in these regions. Methods: Seven cases of PE occurring in an extreme HA region were prospectively collected at an HA (3,800 m) hospital from May to November 2020. All patients resided 5,000 m above sea level and were diagnosed with PE using computed tomography pulmonary angiography. Results: Seven patients (24 ± 3.6 years old) had symptom onset at a mean altitude of 5,200 ± 200 m, and the duration spent at HA ranged from 8 to 210 days (99.29 ± 77.31 days). Cough, expectoration, chest tightness, fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain were the most common symptoms. Six of the seven patients were initially diagnosed with pulmonary inflammation, and four were diagnosed with high-altitude pulmonary edema using computed tomography or X-ray. Most patients presented with an increased concentration of inflammatory cells and high initial D-dimer levels. Conclusions: In this study, a retrospective analysis of PE case data in extreme HA areas suggested that PE was underdiagnosed owing to misdiagnosis or masking by HA-associated disease.
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- Jialin Wu
- Department of Respiratory Disease, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Emergency, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Center, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Disease, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Medical Service, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Medical Service, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Medical Service, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Disease, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi, China
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Falla M, Giardini G, Angelini C. Recommendations for traveling to altitude with neurological disorders. J Cent Nerv Syst Dis 2021; 13:11795735211053448. [PMID: 34955663 PMCID: PMC8695750 DOI: 10.1177/11795735211053448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several neurological conditions might worsen with the exposure to high altitude (HA). The aim of this review was to summarize the available knowledge on the neurological HA illnesses and the risk for people with neurological disorders to attend HA locations. METHODS A search of literature was conducted for several neurological disorders in PubMed and other databases since 1970. The neurological conditions searched were migraine, different cerebrovascular disease, intracranial space occupying mass, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular disorders, epileptic seizures, delirium, dementia, and Parkinson's disease (PD). RESULTS Attempts were made to classify the risk posed by each condition and to provide recommendations regarding medical evaluation and advice for or against traveling to altitude. Individual cases should be advised after careful examination and risk evaluation performed either in an outpatient mountain medicine service or by a physician with knowledge of HA risks. Preliminary diagnostic methods and anticipation of neurological complications are needed. CONCLUSIONS Our recommendations suggest absolute contraindications to HA exposure for the following neurological conditions: (1) Unstable conditions-such as recent strokes, (2) Diabetic neuropathy, (3) Transient ischemic attack in the last month, (4) Brain tumors, and 5. Neuromuscular disorders with a decrease of forced vital capacity >60%. We consider the following relative contraindications where decision has to be made case by case: (1) Epilepsy based on recurrence of seizure and stabilization with the therapy, (2) PD (± obstructive sleep apnea syndrome-OSAS), (3) Mild Cognitive Impairment (± OSAS), and (4) Patent foramen ovale and migraine have to be considered risk factors for acute mountain sickness.
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- Marika Falla
- Institute of Mountain Emergency
Medicine, Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italy
- Center for Mind/Brain Sciences,
CIMeC, University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy
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- Mountain Medicine and Neurology
Centre, Valle D’Aosta Regional
Hospital, Aosta, Italy
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Jiang P, Wang Z, Yu X, Qin Y, Shen Y, Yang C, Liu F, Ye S, Du X, Ma L, Cao H, Sun P, Su N, Lin F, Zhang R, Li C. Effects of long-term high-altitude exposure on fibrinolytic system. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 26:503-509. [PMID: 34238131 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2021.1946265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE High altitude (HA), with the main feature of hypobaric hypoxia, is an independent risk factor for thrombosis. However, little is known on the alterations of fibrinolytic system in adaptation to HA. In this study, we investigated changes of fibrinolytic system parameters between individuals permanently living at HA and low altitude (LA) regions, and provided data for further studies on HA-induced thrombotic disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 226 eligible participants, including 103 LA participants, 100 healthy HA subjects and 23 high altitude polycythemia (HAPC) patients, were recruited in this study. Six fibrinolytic parameters, i.e. fibrinogen (Fbg), D-dimer (DDi), antithrombin III (AT-III), plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and plasminogen (PLG) were analyzed respectively. PAI-1 and tPA were performed by using bio-immuno-assays and an automated coagulation analyzer was used to conduct Fbg, DDi, AT-III and PLG tests. RESULTS Plasma levels of Fbg, DDi, PAI-1 and PLG were significantly higher in healthy HA group than in LA group (all p < 0.05), whereas tPA was significantly lower in healthy HA group. No significant difference in AT-III was observed between healthy HA and LA groups (p > 0.05). All these fibrinolytic parameters showed no significant distinctions between healthy HA subjects and HAPC patients (all p > 0.05). HGB showed no relationship with fibrinolytic parameters in HA cohort. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that HA environment has a significant effect on fibrinolytic system and provides a foundation for further studies on HA hypobaric hypoxia-induced thrombotic disease.
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- Peng Jiang
- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Transfusion, People's Hospital of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Barkam, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Transfusion, People's Hospital of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Barkam, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Pulmonary Hypertension in Acute and Chronic High Altitude Maladaptation Disorders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041692. [PMID: 33578749 PMCID: PMC7916528 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Alveolar hypoxia is the most prominent feature of high altitude environment with well-known consequences for the cardio-pulmonary system, including development of pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension due to an exaggerated hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction contributes to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), a life-threatening disorder, occurring at high altitudes in non-acclimatized healthy individuals. Despite a strong physiologic rationale for using vasodilators for prevention and treatment of HAPE, no systematic studies of their efficacy have been conducted to date. Calcium-channel blockers are currently recommended for drug prophylaxis in high-risk individuals with a clear history of recurrent HAPE based on the extensive clinical experience with nifedipine in HAPE prevention in susceptible individuals. Chronic exposure to hypoxia induces pulmonary vascular remodeling and development of pulmonary hypertension, which places an increased pressure load on the right ventricle leading to right heart failure. Further, pulmonary hypertension along with excessive erythrocytosis may complicate chronic mountain sickness, another high altitude maladaptation disorder. Importantly, other causes than hypoxia may potentially underlie and/or contribute to pulmonary hypertension at high altitude, such as chronic heart and lung diseases, thrombotic or embolic diseases. Extensive clinical experience with drugs in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension suggests their potential for treatment of high altitude pulmonary hypertension. Small studies have demonstrated their efficacy in reducing pulmonary artery pressure in high altitude residents. However, no drugs have been approved to date for the therapy of chronic high altitude pulmonary hypertension. This work provides a literature review on the role of pulmonary hypertension in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic high altitude maladaptation disorders and summarizes current knowledge regarding potential treatment options.
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Exposure to acute normobaric hypoxia results in adaptions of both the macro- and microcirculatory system. Sci Rep 2020; 10:20938. [PMID: 33262355 PMCID: PMC7708486 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77724-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Although acute hypoxia is of utmost pathophysiologic relevance in health and disease, studies on its effects on both the macro- and microcirculation are scarce. Herein, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the effects of acute normobaric hypoxia on human macro- and microcirculation. 20 healthy participants were enrolled in this study. Hypoxia was induced in a normobaric hypoxia chamber by decreasing the partial pressure of oxygen in inhaled air stepwisely (pO2; 21.25 kPa (0 k), 16.42 kPa (2 k), 12.63 kPa (4 k) and 9.64 kPa (6 k)). Macrocirculatory effects were assessed by cardiac output measurements, microcirculatory changes were investigated by sidestream dark-field imaging in the sublingual capillary bed and videocapillaroscopy at the nailfold. Exposure to hypoxia resulted in a decrease of systemic vascular resistance (p < 0.0001) and diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.014). Concomitantly, we observed an increase in heart rate (p < 0.0001) and an increase of cardiac output (p < 0.0001). In the sublingual microcirculation, exposure to hypoxia resulted in an increase of total vessel density, proportion of perfused vessels and perfused vessel density. Furthermore, we observed an increase in peripheral capillary density. Exposure to acute hypoxia results in vasodilatation of resistance arteries, as well as recruitment of microvessels of the central and peripheral microcirculation. The observed macro- and microcirculatory effects are most likely a result from compensatory mechanisms to ensure adequate tissue oxygenation.
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Sherpa MT, Shrestha R. Stroke at High Altitude in an Experienced Sherpa Climber: A Case Report. High Alt Med Biol 2020; 21:406-408. [PMID: 33179963 DOI: 10.1089/ham.2020.0157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Sherpa, Mingma Thsering, and Raksha Shrestha. Stroke at high altitude in an experienced Sherpa climber: A case report. High Alt Med Biol. 21:406-408, 2020.-A 44-year-old experienced Sherpa climber had dizziness with nausea and several episodes of vomiting while at Camp 2 of Mount Everest (6400 m). He was airlifted from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu for further treatment. Neurological assessment revealed cerebellar signs with ataxia. Sensory examination revealed hypoesthesia on the extremities of the left side and right half of the face. Laboratory workup revealed increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Magnetic resonance imaging of brain revealed ischemic infarction of right cerebellar hemisphere in the right posterior inferior cerebellar artery territory extending to medulla. Patient was managed with aspirin, supportive measures, and physiotherapy, and made a complete recovery after 2 months. This is the first documented case of ischemic stroke in a healthy experienced Sherpa climber. Although the exact cause of stroke in our patient remains uncertain, the prothrombotic state due to high altitude compounded by impaired cerebral autoregulation and dehydration may have been contributory factors.
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- Mingma Thsering Sherpa
- Kunde Hospital, Khumjung, Nepal.,Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Japan.,Namche Community Hospital, Namche Bazaar, Nepal
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Yang S, Ge M, Li X, Pan C. The spatial distribution of the normal reference values of the activated partial thromboplastin time based on ArcGIS and GeoDA. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2020; 64:779-790. [PMID: 32337616 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-01868-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We explored the variation and spatial distribution of the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) reference values of healthy people at different altitudes in China in order to develop a scientific basis for a unified standard. The APTT reference values of 49,020 healthy males (41-75 years old) and 32,447 healthy females (41-75 years old) were collected from 601 work units and 546 work units in China, respectively. The relationship between the APTT reference values and altitude was tested by correlation analysis. Linear regression analysis and curve analysis were employed to predict the APTT reference values in the whole country. Trend surface analysis, the variation function, kriging interpolation, and Getis-Ord Gi* statistic were utilized to reveal the spatial characteristics of the values. The result showed a significant positive correlation between the APTT reference values and altitude. The APTT values for females were prolonged for a greater amount of time than the males in several same areas in China. The spatial contact forms of the APTT reference values of healthy Chinese were mainly "high-high" and "low-low," which was in accord with the first law of geography. The APTT reference values still showed spatial autocorrelation and regional variation. The values were higher in the western and northern areas than in the eastern and southern areas of China. The APTT reference values of people aged 41-75 in China showed regional differences. The APTT reference values in one area can be estimated by using the best prediction model or can be obtained by the geographical distribution.
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- Shaofang Yang
- Institute of Healthy Geography, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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- Institute of Healthy Geography, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Institute of Healthy Geography, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Forest Inventory and Planning Institute in Guizhou, Guiyang, 550003, China
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Maina JN, Igbokwe CO. Comparative morphometric analysis of lungs of the semifossorial giant pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus) and the subterranean Nigerian mole rat (Cryptomys foxi). Sci Rep 2020; 10:5244. [PMID: 32251351 PMCID: PMC7090082 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61873-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Lungs of the rodent species, the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus) and the Nigerian mole rat (Cryptomys foxi) were investigated. Significant morphometric differences exist between the two species. The volume of the lung per unit body mass was 2.7 times larger; the respiratory surface area 3.4 times greater; the volume of the pulmonary capillary blood 2 times more; the harmonic mean thickness of the blood-gas (tissue) barrier (τht) ~29% thinner and; the total pulmonary morphometric diffusing capacity (DLo2) for O2 2.3 times more in C. foxi. C. gambianus occupies open burrows that are ventilated with air while C. foxi lives in closed burrows. The less morphometrically specialized lungs of C. gambianus may be attributed to its much larger body mass (~6 times more) and possibly lower metabolic rate and its semifossorial life whereas the 'superior' lungs of C. foxi may largely be ascribed to the subterranean hypoxic and hypercapnic environment it occupies. Compared to other rodents species that have been investigated hitherto, the τht was mostly smaller in the lungs of the subterranean species and C. foxi has the highest mass-specific DLo2. The fossorial- and the subterranean rodents have acquired various pulmonary structural specializations that relate to habitats occupied.
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- John N Maina
- Department of Zoology, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus, Kingsway, Johannesburg, 2006, South Africa.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus, Kingsway, Johannesburg, 2006, South Africa
- Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Sydykov A, Muratali Uulu K, Maripov A, Cholponbaeva M, Khan T, Sarybaev A. A Case of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension in a High-Altitude Dweller. High Alt Med Biol 2019; 20:303-306. [PMID: 31264887 DOI: 10.1089/ham.2018.0132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Chronic hypoxia causes sustained pulmonary vasoconstriction and vascular remodeling leading to development of pulmonary hypertension in high-altitude residents. Although pulmonary hypertension is of mild to moderate degrees in most cases, some high-altitude residents may develop severe pulmonary hypertension. We report a case of a 47-year-old female highlander of Kyrgyz ethnicity who presented with exertional breathlessness and echocardiographic signs of severe pulmonary hypertension, who was diagnosed as having chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of severe CTEPH in a high-altitude dweller. This case illustrates that causes other than hypoxia may underlie and/or contribute to severe pulmonary hypertension in residents of high altitude.
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- Akylbek Sydykov
- Department of Mountain and Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Hypertension, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Mountain and Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Hypertension, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyz-Indian Mountain Biomedical Research Center, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- Department of Mountain and Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Hypertension, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyz-Indian Mountain Biomedical Research Center, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- Department of Mountain and Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Hypertension, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyz-Indian Mountain Biomedical Research Center, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- Department of Radiology, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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- Department of Mountain and Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Hypertension, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyz-Indian Mountain Biomedical Research Center, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Rafikova O, Williams ER, McBride ML, Zemskova M, Srivastava A, Nair V, Desai AA, Langlais PR, Zemskov E, Simon M, Mandarino LJ, Rafikov R. Hemolysis-induced Lung Vascular Leakage Contributes to the Development of Pulmonary Hypertension. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2019; 59:334-345. [PMID: 29652520 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2017-0308oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Although hemolytic anemia-associated pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) are more common than the prevalence of idiopathic PAH alone, the role of hemolysis in the development of PAH is poorly characterized. We hypothesized that hemolysis independently contributes to PAH pathogenesis via endothelial barrier dysfunction with resulting perivascular edema and inflammation. Plasma samples from patients with and without PAH (both confirmed by right heart catheterization) were used to measure free hemoglobin (Hb) and its correlation with PAH severity. A sugen (50 mg/kg)/hypoxia (3 wk)/normoxia (2 wk) rat model was used to elucidate the role of free Hb/heme pathways in PAH. Human lung microvascular endothelial cells were used to study heme-mediated endothelial barrier effects. Our data indicate that patients with PAH have increased levels of free Hb in plasma that correlate with PAH severity. There is also a significant accumulation of free Hb and depletion of haptoglobin in the rat model. In rats, perivascular edema was observed at early time points concomitant with increased infiltration of inflammatory cells. Heme-induced endothelial permeability in human lung microvascular endothelial cells involved activation of the p38/HSP27 pathway. Indeed, the rat model also exhibited increased activation of p38/HSP27 during the initial phase of PH. Surprisingly, despite the increased levels of hemolysis and heme-mediated signaling, there was no heme oxygenase-1 activation. This can be explained by observed destabilization of HIF-1a during the first 2 weeks of PH regardless of hypoxic conditions. Our data suggest that hemolysis may play a significant role in PAH pathobiology.
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- Olga Rafikova
- 1 Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, and
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- 2 Division of Cardiology, Sarver Heart Center, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; and
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- 2 Division of Cardiology, Sarver Heart Center, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; and
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- 3 Department of Medicine, Division of Translational and Regenerative Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona
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- 4 Pittsburgh Heart, Lung, Blood and Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- 1 Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, and
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Zhang R, Yu X, Shen Y, Yang C, Liu F, Ye S, Du X, Ma L, Cao H, Wang Z, Li C. Correlation between RBC changes and coagulation parameters in high altitude population. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 24:325-330. [PMID: 30669960 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2019.1568658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the correlations between RBCs indexes and the basic coagulation parameters, and provide data for further studies on high altitude-induced thrombotic disease. METHODS A total of eligible 433 volunteers were divided into different groups according to HGB concentration and HCT, respectively. PT, APTT, TT and Fbg were measured by clotting assays. HGB content, HCT and PLT count were assessed by automated hematology analyzer. RESULTS APTT and PT were significantly higher in group 4 (high HGB or HCT groups) (p < 0.05 for all comparison) and PLT count was significantly lower in group 4 than in other groups (p < 0.01 for all comparison). APTT and PT showed negative correlations with HGB concentration (r = -0.168 and -0.165 resp.; both p < 0.01), whereas positive correlations were found between APTT and HCT, PT and HCT (r = 0.225 and 0.258, resp.; both p < 0.01). PLT, TT and Fbg showed no correlation with HGB and HCT. CONCLUSIONS HGB and HCT may not correlate with basic coagulation parameters in high altitude population, their predictive value for high altitude-induced thrombotic disease may relatively independent and this remain to be determined in further studies.
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- Rong Zhang
- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- b People's Hospital of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture , Sichuan , People's Republic of China
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- b People's Hospital of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture , Sichuan , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- a Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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Zhao J, You G, Yin Y, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Chen G, Zhao L, Zhou H. Acute high-altitude exposure shortens survival after uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock in rats. J Surg Res 2018; 226:150-156. [PMID: 29661281 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Uncontrolled hemorrhage (UH) remains the most common cause of death on the battlefield. This study examined the pathophysiological characteristics of UH in rats acutely exposed to high altitude. MATERIAL AND METHODS Rats raised at sea level were randomly divided into two groups. Rats in the high-altitude group were exposed to hypobaric hypoxia in a hypobaric chamber (simulating 4000 m above sea level) for 2 d and then were performed a hemorrhagic shock protocol in the hypobaric chamber. Rats that underwent the same hemorrhage procedure at sea level were used as control. Anesthetized rats were bled to maintain their mean arterial pressure at 45 mmHg for 1 h. The distal quarter of the tail was amputated to allow free blood loss. After 1 h, the tail cut was ligated to induce hemostasis. mean arterial pressure, acid-base balance, blood loss, and survival were recorded. Rats were killed, and tissues were obtained for histological analysis. RESULTS Rats in the high-altitude group suffered less uncontrolled blood loss, more severe acidosis (lower pH and base excess), and inferior tissue oxygen supply (lower oxygen saturation and higher arterial lactate concentration) during the hemorrhage periods compared with the control group. Survival rates were significantly lower in the high-altitude group than those in the control group (P < 0.05), which was consistent with the results of pathological tissue injury. CONCLUSIONS In this rat model of hemorrhagic shock, acute high-altitude exposure resulted in decreased UH but more serious hemorrhagic shock injuries than that at sea level.
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- Jingxiang Zhao
- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Products and Substitutes, Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, HaiDian, Beijing, China.
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Hull CM, Rajendran D, Fernandez Barnes A. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in a Mountain Guide: Awareness, Diagnostic Challenges, and Management Considerations at Altitude. Wilderness Environ Med 2015; 27:100-6. [PMID: 26723546 DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2015.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2015] [Revised: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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High intensity exercise is associated with several potentially thrombogenic risk factors, including dehydration and hemoconcentration, vascular trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, inflammation, long-distance travel, and contraceptive usage. These are well documented in case reports of venous thrombosis in track and field athletes. For mountaineers and those working at high altitude, additional risks exist. However, despite there being a high degree of vigilance for "classic" conditions encountered at altitude (eg, acute mountain sickness, high altitude pulmonary edema, and high altitude cerebral edema), mainstream awareness regarding thrombotic conditions and their complications in mountain athletes is relatively low. This is significant because thromboembolic events (including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and cerebral vascular thrombosis) are not uncommon at altitude. We describe a case of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a male mountain guide and discuss the diagnostic issues encountered by his medical practitioners. Potential risk factors affecting blood circulation (eg, seated car travel and compression of popliteal vein) and blood hypercoagulability (eg, hypoxia, environmental and psychological stressors [avalanche risk, extreme cold]) relevant to the subject of this report and mountain athletes in general are identified. Considerations for mitigating and managing thrombosis in addition to personalized care planning at altitude are discussed. The prevalence of thrombosis in mountain athletes is uncharted, but lowlanders increasingly go to high altitude to trek, ski, or climb. Blood clots can and do occur in physically active people, and thrombosis prevention and recognition will demand heightened awareness among participants, healthcare practitioners, and the altitude sport/leisure industry at large.
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- Claire M Hull
- Swansea University Medical School, Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (Dr Hull).
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- the European School of Osteopathy, Research Department, Boxley House, Kent, United Kingdom (Dr Rajendran)
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Narayan J, Ghildiyal A, Goyal M, Verma D, Singh S, Tiwari S. Cold pressor response in high landers versus low landers. J Clin Diagn Res 2014; 8:BC08-11. [PMID: 25478333 PMCID: PMC4253151 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/10768.5009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Native high landers face two main environmental challenges i.e. hypobaric hypoxia and low ambient temperatures. Both factors contribute to increased sympathetic stimulation and increased blood pressure. Despite these challenges, subjects living at high altitude have lower systolic and diastolic pressures as compared to subjects living in plains. Present study investigated cold pressor test (CPT) which is a potential predictor of future hypertension in high landers and low landers Materials and Methods: Vascular reactivity in terms of changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate in response to cold pressor test has been compared in high lander (n=45) and low lander (n=46) population. RESULTS Systolic and diastolic blood pressure changes and heart rate changes with cold pressor test are lower in high landers as compared to low landers. Females in both the groups in general exhibited greater cold pressor response than males. CONCLUSION Hypo-reactive cold pressor test is due to higher parasympathetic tone and lower sympathetic tone. Decreased cold pressor response in high landers reflects another adaptive modulation of sympatho-vagal activity that enables them to stay in hypobaric atmosphere and lower temperatures without undue autonomic stress.
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- Jagdish Narayan
- Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Physiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Physiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Sharma VK, Das SK, Dhar P, Hota KB, Mahapatra BB, Vashishtha V, Kumar A, Hota SK, Norboo T, Srivastava RB. Domain specific changes in cognition at high altitude and its correlation with hyperhomocysteinemia. PLoS One 2014; 9:e101448. [PMID: 24988417 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0101448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Though acute exposure to hypobaric hypoxia is reported to impair cognitive performance, the effects of prolonged exposure on different cognitive domains have been less studied. The present study aimed at investigating the time dependent changes in cognitive performance on prolonged stay at high altitude and its correlation with electroencephalogram (EEG) and plasma homocysteine. The study was conducted on 761 male volunteers of 25-35 years age who had never been to high altitude and baseline data pertaining to domain specific cognitive performance, EEG and homocysteine was acquired at altitude ≤240 m mean sea level (MSL). The volunteers were inducted to an altitude of 4200-4600 m MSL and longitudinal follow-ups were conducted at durations of 03, 12 and 18 months. Neuropsychological assessment was performed for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), attention, information processing rate, visuo-spatial cognition and executive functioning. Total homocysteine (tHcy), vitamin B12 and folic acid were estimated. Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) showed temporal increase in the percentage prevalence of MCI from 8.17% on 03 months of stay at high altitude to 18.54% on 18 months of stay. Impairment in visuo-spatial executive, attention, delayed recall and procedural memory related cognitive domains were detected following prolonged stay in high altitude. Increase in alpha wave amplitude in the T3, T4 and C3 regions was observed during the follow-ups which was inversely correlated (r = -0.68) to MMSE scores. The tHcy increased proportionately with duration of stay at high altitude and was correlated with MCI. No change in vitamin B12 and folic acid was observed. Our findings suggest that cognitive impairment is progressively associated with duration of stay at high altitude and is correlated with elevated tHcy in the plasma. Moreover, progressive MCI at high altitude occurs despite acclimatization and is independent of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
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- Vijay K Sharma
- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Ladakh Institute of Prevention, Dambuchan, Leh-Ladakh, India
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- Defence Institute of High altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, C/o 56 APO, Leh-Ladakh, India
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Relación entre células sanguíneas y variables metabólicas en mujeres indígenas de diferentes edades que viven a gran altitud. TIP REVISTA ESPECIALIZADA EN CIENCIAS QUÍMICO-BIOLÓGICAS 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1405-888x(14)72085-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Could hypoxia increase the prevalence of thrombotic complications in polycythemia vera? Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2013; 24:311-6. [PMID: 23392352 DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0b013e32835bfdb9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Thromboses represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality in polycythemia vera but the contributing mechanisms are not fully described. To evaluate whether environmental conditions such as altitude/hypoxia could impact thrombosis history, we retrospectively analyzed thrombosis history in 71 polycythemia vera patients living at an elevation of 5000 feet or more in the Salt Lake City (SLC) area and 166 polycythemia vera patients living near sea level in the Baltimore (BLM) area. The SLC cohort was older with a longer disease duration. No significant differences in type of anticoagulation therapy or prothrombotic factors were present between the two cohorts. After adjusting for age, sex and disease duration, SLC patients experienced an estimated 3.9-fold increase in the odds of a history of thrombosis compared with BLM patients (95% confidence interval 1.8-7.6; P=0.0004). A history of a cardiovascular event was present in 58% of the SLC patients compared with 27% of the BLM patients (P<0.0001). Before diagnosis, thrombosis occurred in 18 and 4% of the SLC and BLM groups, respectively (P=0.003). No correlation between the JAK2 allele burden and thrombosis was observed in this study. This retrospective study suggests that even moderate hypoxia associated with 5000 feet elevation should be considered as an independent prothrombotic risk factor. This observation needs to be confirmed by prospective studies.
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De Meyer SF, Suidan GL, Fuchs TA, Monestier M, Wagner DD. Extracellular chromatin is an important mediator of ischemic stroke in mice. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2012; 32:1884-91. [PMID: 22628431 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.112.250993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recently, a growing number of studies have revealed a prothrombotic and cytotoxic role for extracellular chromatin. Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury is characterized by a significant amount of cell death and neutrophil activation, both of which may result in the release of chromatin. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of extracellular chromatin in ischemic stroke using a mouse model of transient middle cerebral artery occlusion. METHODS AND RESULTS Similar to reports in stroke patients, we observed increased levels of circulating nucleosomes and DNA after ischemic stroke in mice. In addition, we observed that general hypoxia also augmented extracellular chromatin. We hypothesized that targeting extracellular chromatin components would be protective in ischemic stroke. Indeed, treatment with recombinant human DNase 1 significantly improved stroke outcome. Neutralization of histones using an antihistone antibody was also protective as evidenced by smaller infarct volumes, whereas increasing levels of extracellular histones via histone infusion exacerbated stroke outcome by increasing infarct size and worsening functional outcome. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that extracellular chromatin is generated and is detrimental during cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in mice. Targeting DNA and histones may be a new therapeutic strategy to limit injury resulting from ischemic stroke.
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- Simon F De Meyer
- Immune Disease Institute, Harvard Medical School, 3 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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