These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Endocrine aspects of high altitude acclimatization and acute mountain sickness.
    Author: Woods DR, Stacey M, Hill N, de Alwis N.
    Journal: J R Army Med Corps; 2011 Mar; 157(1):33-7. PubMed ID: 21465908.
    Abstract:
    The acute acclimatization to high altitude is underpinned by a diuresis (and to a lesser extent a natriuresis) that facilitates a reduction in plasma volume. This allows a haemoconcentration to occur that increases the oxygen carrying capacity of a given volume of blood, a vital effect in the presence of a reduced partial pressure of oxygen. This critical acclimatization process is orchestrated by the endocrine system. This review will present the key evidence regarding the changes in several important hormones that affect this process.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]