Pulmonary thrombosis occurring in hypobaric hypoxia among previously healthy young adult males
This study suggests that high altitude is an independent risk factor for thrombotic state and can occur within few weeks of high altitude sjourn.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Prasad, M. B., Uday, Y. Tags: Pulmonary embolism Source Type: research
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