ea0025p144 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2011
Woods David
, Hooper Tim
, Hodkinson Pete
, Ball Steve
, Wakeford Rob
, Peaston Bob
, Bairsto Claire
, Green Nic
, Mellor Adrian
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is common at high altitude (HA) and is associated with a relative failure of the natriuresis and diuresis that occurs at HA. The role of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in this context has not been thoroughly investigated. We aimed to clarify if BNP rises in response to exercise at HA and if so whether this is related to markers of acclimatization. Thirty-two healthy subjects had assessments of BNP, aldosterone and markers of HA acclimatization (a...