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- Two groups of 20 subjects were exposed to altitudes of 3200 m and 3771 m for 10 days, experiencing rapid induction to high altitude.
- A significant decrease in platelet counts was noted starting from day 2 at 3200 m and day 3 at 3771 m, with the counts remaining low throughout the study.
- Initially, platelet aggregation was reduced at both altitudes, and while blood fibrinogen decreased on day 2 at 3771 m, it significantly increased by day 10 at both altitudes.
Article Abstract
Two groups of 20 subjects each were separately exposed to altitudes of 3200 m and 3771 m for 10 days by rapid induction requiring 14 and 16 hours respectively to reach high altitude camps. A statistically significant fall in platelet counts was observed from day 2 at 3200 m and day 3 at 3771 m and counts remained decreased. Platelet aggregation was also decreased initially at both altitudes. Blood fibrinogen decreased only on day 2 at 3771 m with a significant increase over control values by day 10 at both altitudes.
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