| High altitude pulmonary edema in a patient with previous pneumonectomy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17475610 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a life-threatening illness that can occur in individuals ascending to altitudes exceeding 2400 m. The risk factors are rapid ascent, physical exertion and a previous history of HAPE. This work presents a case study of a 74-year-old man who underwent left side pneumonectomy 40 years ago and subsequently experienced several instances of HAPE. The well-known risk factors for HAPE were excluded in this patient. We suspect that the post-pneumonectomy condition may be a risk factor for HAPE based on this case. |
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Authors:
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Yu-Ting Chou; Chih-Liang Wang; Kuo-Chin Kao; Yao-Kuang Wu; Ying-Huang Tsai |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Volume: 106 ISSN: 0929-6646 ISO Abbreviation: J. Formos. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-03 Completed Date: 2007-07-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9214933 Medline TA: J Formos Med Assoc Country: China (Republic : 1949- ) |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 320-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Altitude Sickness / complications*, diagnosis Humans Male Pneumonectomy / adverse effects* Pulmonary Edema / diagnosis, etiology* Risk Factors |
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