Hemodynamic Changes in Altitude Adaptation

Hemodynamic Changes in Altitude Adaptation

We use a new technology (Nexfin from BMEYE-Inventive Hemodynamics) to monitor Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure, Fluid Responsiveness, Pulse Oximetry, Hemoglobin Concentration, Oxygen Delivery in Climbers during their process of acclimatization on a expedition to Mount Aconcagua.

Several parameters will be recorded to analyze their influence on the adaptation to high altitude. Such as, food composition, dietary supplements, water intake and output.

Inclusion Criteria:

• No acute or chronic disease
• Body mass index : 20 - 30

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any preexisting disease that has a potential impact on physical performance such as:

  • pulmonary
  • cerebral
  • muscular
  • cardiac
  • vascular - diseases