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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Acute altitude sickness; acute mountain sickness; acosta syndrome; chronic altitude sickness; monge disease; chronic mountain sickness; high altitude cerebral edema; HACE; high altitude pulmonary edema; HAPE; high altitude flatus expulsion; HAFE
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Altitude sickness from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
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