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Pulmonary circulation and gas exchange at exercise in Sherpas at high altitude.
Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) - 1 Apr 2014
Faoro Vitalie, Huez Sandrine, Vanderpool Rebecca, Groepenhoff Herman, de Bisschop Claire, Martinot Jean-Benot, Lamotte Michel, Pavelescu Adriana, Guénard Hervé, Naeije Robert
Abstract excerpt
Tibetans have been reported to present with a unique phenotypic adaptation to high altitude characterized by higher resting ventilation and arterial oxygen saturation, no excessive polycythemia, and lower pulmonary arterial pressures (Ppa) compared with other high-altitude populations. How this affects exercise capacity is not exactly known. We measured aerobic exercise capacity during an incremental...
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