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ReviewFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2026

High-altitude thrombosis: divergent pathophysiological mechanisms and preventive strategies in acutely exposed population and native highlanders.

Meiquan Li, Jinrui Guo, Meiwei Zhao, Yalan Han, Fuqing Ji, Zichao Liu

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Review in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Meiquan Li *College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kunming University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Jinrui Guo *Department of Cardiac Arrhythmia, Fuwai Yunnan Cardiovascular Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Meiwei ZhaoCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kunming University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yalan HanCollege of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Fuqing JiKunming Kingmed Institute for Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd. Kunming, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Zichao LiuCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kunming University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose of review: High-altitude environments pose distinct physiological challenges, with marked differences in the thrombotic responses between high-altitude acutely exposed individuals (HAAEI) and long-term high-altitude natives (HAN). This narrative review explores the divergent mechanisms underlying thrombosis in these two populations, aiming to deepen understanding of hypoxia-induced vascular risk. Recent findings: Acute high-altitude exposure elicits a cascade of responses-including sympathetic overactivation, inflammation, polycythemia, increased blood viscosity, and endothelial dysfunction-that collectively heighten thrombosis risk. Central to this process is the hypoxia-mediated interaction of HIF with NF- Plain language summary: Hypoxia-induced alterations in inflammation and blood rheology play pivotal roles in high-altitude thrombosis. Population-specific prevention strategies are essential, and further research is needed to refine pathophysiological understanding and guide targeted interventions.

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HIF-1αhigh-altitudehypoxiainflammationthrombosis

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PMID41924623
PMCPMC13036199

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