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Differences in Cardiovascular and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Functions between High-Altitude Visitors and Natives during a Trek on the Annapurna Circuit

Jai Y. Park, Tae K. Hwang, Hyun K. Park, Ryun S. Ahn

Neuroendocrinology · 2014 · 156 citations · 33 references

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The alterations of CAR occurred at HAs where blood pressure levels reached a peak plateau, which is associated with an increase in heart rate at HAs in the trekkers. The CAR was unaltered in the Sherpas during the trek.

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