Clinical characteristics and a diagnostic model for high-altitude pulmonary edema in habitual low altitude dwellers

Background The fatal risk of high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is attributed to the inaccurate diagnosis and delayed treatment. This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics and to establish an effective diagnostic nomogram for HAPE in habitual low altitude dwellers. Methods A total o...

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Main Authors: Qiong Li, Zhichao Xu, Qianhui Gong, Xiaobing Shen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2024-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/18084.pdf