The pulmonary arterial pressure at high altitude

Presented at PVRI 2026 Congress by Julian Müller, University Hospital Zurich

Summary

Explore how pulmonary pressure changes at high altitudes and the body's responses to hypoxia. The presentation covers measurement differences, the need for accurate assessments, and health impacts on travelers and residents. It includes research findings on normal pulmonary pressure ranges and discusses chronic mountain sickness and population adaptations, highlighting their clinical significance.

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