Publication
Changes of coagulation parameters during high altitude expedition
Journal Paper/Review - Feb 20, 2010
Pichler Hefti Jacqueline, Maggiorini Marco, Schoch Otto, Barthelmess Daniel, Bosch Martina M, Turk Alex, Merz Tobias M, Risch Gert, Scharrer Inge, Hefti Urs, Risch Lorenz, Huber Andreas R
Units
PubMed
Doi
Contact
Citation
Pichler Hefti J, Maggiorini M, Schoch O, Barthelmess D, Bosch M, Turk A, Merz T, Risch G, Scharrer I, Hefti U, Risch L, Huber A. Changes of coagulation parameters during high altitude expedition. Swiss Med Wkly 2010; 140:111-7.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Swiss Med Wkly 2010; 140
Publication Date
Feb 20, 2010
Issn Electronic
1424-3997
Pages
111-7
Brief description/objective
Data on changes of haemostatic parameters at altitudes above 5000 m are very limited. So far it is unknown, whether altered coagulation could contribute to the development of acute mountain sickness.