Abstract
High altitude pulmonary oedema can be successfully treated and prevented by calcium channel blockers. Moreover, calcium entering in the cells could explain the congestive phenomena of acute mountain sickness (AMS). These findings led us to study the action of a calcium channel blocker, isradipine, in the prevention of non-complicated AMS.
Translated title of the contribution | Cardiovascular effects of a calcium channel blocker in hypoxia caused by altitude |
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Original language | French |
Journal | Presse Medicale |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 16 |
Pages (from-to) | 763-8 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0755-4982 |
Publication status | Published - 29 Apr 1995 |