Ashraf H M, Asim Javed, Shahzad Ashraf.
Pulmonary embolism at high altitude and Hyperhomocysteinemia.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;16(1):71-3.

This case report describes pulmonary embolism in a patient as a complication of extended stay at high altitude. He also had increased plasma homocysteine levels. Hypercoagulability at high altitude along with hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for arterial and venous thrombosis.

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