GLOBAL REACH 2018: Iron infusion at high altitude reduces hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction equally in both lowlanders and healthy Andean highlanders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.08.075
Abstract: BACKGROUND Increasing iron bioavailability attenuates hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in both lowlanders and Sherpa at high altitude. In contrast, the pulmonary vasculature of Andeans suffering with chronic mountain sickness is resistant to iron administration. While pulmonary… read more here.
Keywords: infusion; iron infusion; hypoxic pulmonary; high altitude ... See more keywords
Iron infusion and newer intravenous iron formulations
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DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001525
Abstract: To the Editor: Iron deficiency (ID) and ID anemia (IDA) are common health problems worldwide. The World Health Organization (2011) estimated that 34% of the global population (>2 billion) is affected by anemia and that… read more here.
Keywords: iron formulations; intravenous iron; newer intravenous; infusion newer ... See more keywords
Extensive skin hyperpigmentation following intravenous iron infusion
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DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15628
Abstract: Skin hyperpigmentation from intramuscular or intravenous iron infusion is well documented. In most cases the pigmentation is localised to the site of the injection or cannula. We report here a case of widespread hyperpigmentation following… read more here.
Keywords: skin hyperpigmentation; infusion; iron infusion; intravenous iron ... See more keywords