High-altitude pulmonary edema
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) (HAPO spelled oedema in British English) is a life-threatening form of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs) that occurs in otherwise healthy mountaineers at altitudes typically above 2,500 meters (8,200 ft). However, cases have also been reported at lower altitudes (between 1,500–2,500 metres or 4,900–8,200 feet in highly vulnerable subjects), though what makes some people susceptible to HAPE is currently unknown. HAPE remains the major cause of death related to high-altitude exposure, with a high mortality rate in the absence of adequate emergency treatment.
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High-altitude pulmonary edema
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) (HAPO spelled oedema in British English) is a life-threatening form of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs) that occurs in otherwise healthy mountaineers at altitudes typically above 2,500 meters (8,200 ft). However, cases have also been reported at lower altitudes (between 1,500–2,500 metres or 4,900–8,200 feet in highly vulnerable subjects), though what makes some people susceptible to HAPE is currently unknown. HAPE remains the major cause of death related to high-altitude exposure, with a high mortality rate in the absence of adequate emergency treatment.
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Edema pulmonar de grande altit ...... a de 2.500 metros de altitude.
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Ein Höhenlungenödem, abgekürzt ...... hne Vorwarnzeichen auftauchen.
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El edema pulmonar de altitud o ...... al de altura o Mal de montaña.
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High-altitude pulmonary edema ...... adequate emergency treatment.
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High-Altitude Pulmonary Oedema
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Edema pulmonar de grande altit ...... a de 2.500 metros de altitude.
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Ein Höhenlungenödem, abgekürzt ...... hne Vorwarnzeichen auftauchen.
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El edema pulmonar de altitud o ...... de los niveles de conciencia.
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High-altitude pulmonary edema ...... adequate emergency treatment.
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Edema pulmonar de altitud
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Edema pulmonar de grande altitude
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High-altitude pulmonary edema
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High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
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