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  • Title: Prolonged ECG abnormalities in a subject with high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).
    Author: Fiorenzano G, Papalia MA, Parravicini M, Rastelli V, Bigi R, Dottorini M.
    Journal: J Sports Med Phys Fitness; 1997 Dec; 37(4):292-6. PubMed ID: 9509829.
    Abstract:
    High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is an uncommon type of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Few data are available regarding ECG abnormalities in patients with HAPE. They are usually slight and related to acute pulmonary hypertension. This paper describes a case of prolonged ECG abnormalities in a subject with HAPE, with no proven cardiac diseases. The Authors discuss the pathopysiological aspects of this kind of hypoxic-induced right ventricular overload with extensive T-wave negativity in precordial leads.
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