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The role of menopause in the development of chronic mountain sickness.

Authors :
Leon-Velarde, Fabiola
Ramos, Marco Antonio
Source :
American Journal of Physiology. Jan97 Part 2 of 2, Vol. 272 Issue 1, pR90. 5p. 3 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Investigates the role of menopause in the appearance of the physiopathological sequence that leads to chronic mountain sickness in a high-altitude female population. Comparison of blood oxygen saturation and erythrocytosis in the hematocrit of menopausal and premenopausal women; Scoring of signs of chronic mountain sickness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029513
Volume :
272
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Physiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9705102344