A trip to the mountains despite a heart condition?

(Eurac Research) Cardiologists are in agreement that generally exercise in the mountains is a very good way to prevent or reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Nevertheless what about those people who have a pre-existing cardiovascular condition? Under what circumstances is it safe for them to reside or holiday in high mountainous regions, and what rules should they apply to their conduct whilst there?
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news