AHA Scientific Statement: Clinical implications for exercise at altitude among individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Clinical Implications for Exercise at Altitude Among Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association – Circulation

News release: Advance planning can lower risks of high-altitude activities for people with heart disease – American Heart Association

Top Things to Know: Implications for Exercise at Altitude Among Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease – American Heart Association

Commentaries:

Patients with cardiovascular disease exercising at altitude – American Heart Association

Heading to the Mountains? Heart Patients Should Check With Their Doctor First – HealthDay

Commentary on Twitter

Peak VO2 falls ~1% for every 100m increase in altitude above 1500m (~5K ft). Anticipatory guidance is helpful for those with lower functional capacity and the elderly.

Learn more in our AHA Scientific Statement ??https://t.co/le6GuHNfac @HeartNews pic.twitter.com/ftFgg398kt

— J. Sawalla Guseh, M.D. (@JSawallaGusehMD) September 9, 2021