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Changes of coagulation parameters during high altitude expedition

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 20, 2010

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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.
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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.