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We bring two major areas of expertise to bear on all problems and projects related to high altitude clinical research. We are experts in both high altitude medicine and exercise physiology at high altitude. Read more...

Fast Facts

Questions about Acute Mountain Sicknesses?

  • Am I at risk of developing AMS?
  • What can I do to prevent AMS?
  • When to seek medical help?
  • My heart seems to beat faster, is this normal?
  • I am in very good physical shape – doesn't that mean that I’m less likely to feel the effects of the altitude?

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What happens to your body when acutely exposed to lower oxygen:

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AMS Study Update

The data collection phase of the AMS prediction study was completed late 2011. 140 research subjects were recruited in the Dallas, Texas, area, flown in groups of 20/25 to Denver, and then transported right on up to Breckenridge, where they had to run 2 miles on the track as fast as possible. They also had to complete a 3.5 mile time trial up Mount Baldy the next morning. As could e expected, many of the subject showed symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness.

 

Our team is currently analyzing the genetic and performance data to see whether a gene pattern predictive of AMS can be found.

 

We want to express our gratitude to the sponsors for this study: