Scientists simulate mountain air to unlock Heart's High-Altitude secrets

NCT ID NCT07431567

Summary

This study aims to understand how the healthy heart, especially its right side, responds to low-oxygen conditions like those at high altitudes. Researchers will simulate different altitudes (sea level, 2,500m, and 4,000m) for 18 healthy participants while they rest and do light exercise, measuring heart function and other vital signs. The goal is to gather baseline knowledge to help future studies on people with heart or lung diseases who visit the mountains.

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  • Consultant Clinic of Pulmonology, University Hospital of Zurich

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    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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    Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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