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Alterations to cardiac morphology and function among high-altitude workers: a retrospective cohort study.

Shurong HanLin ZhaoShiwei MaZhangjian ChenShiping WuMin ShenGuobin XiaGuang Jia
Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2020)
Over 60% of participants developed cardiac abnormalities after working at high altitude, predominantly right heart enlargement and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Age at employment and workplace altitude were significant risk factors for cardiac abnormalities. Enhanced regular physical examinations are recommended for high-altitude workers.
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