Prophylaxis of climbers for prevention of embolic accidents.
The development of deep venous thrombosis and the ensuing secondary complications of pulmonary embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and stroke may be produced in high altitude climbers as a result of acclimatization to altitude. To prevent these serious disorders, investigation for predisposing risk factors and consideration of anticoagulative therapy should be considered.
Segler
C P
CP
California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, California, USA. wallclimbing@hotmail.com
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000531:Altitude; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013177:Sports; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants