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doi: 10.1089/ham.2018.0109.
The Complexity of Diagnosing High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: A Case Report and Review of the Differential Diagnosis of Greater Than Expected Hypoxemia at Altitude
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The Complexity of Diagnosing High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: A Case Report and Review of the Differential Diagnosis of Greater Than Expected Hypoxemia at Altitude
High Alt Med Biol.
2019 Jun.
Abstract
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a common presumptive diagnosis for a patient who experiences significant dyspnea and cyanosis at altitude. In this study, we present a case of a 58-year-old woman who was initially diagnosed with HAPE, although further evaluation revealed the presence of two underlying contributors to her significant hypoxemia at altitude. We discuss the medical workup for causes of greater than expected hypoxemia at altitude and the role some relevant medical comorbidities may play.
Keywords: athletes at altitude; high-altitude pulmonary edema; hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction; pulmonary hypertension.
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Re: "The Complexity of Diagnosing High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: A Case Report and Review of the Differential Diagnosis of Greater Than Expected Hypoxemia at Altitude" by Reno et al. (High Alt Med Biol 2019;20:181-186).High Alt Med Biol. 2019 Dec;20(4):438-439. doi: 10.1089/ham.2019.0078. Epub 2019 Nov 20. High Alt Med Biol. 2019. PMID: 31746670 No abstract available.
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