High Altitude Heart Changes

The Heart in the Mountains: High Altitude Heart Changes Guest: Bruce D. Johnson, Ph.D. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D. (@DrSteveKopecky) What happens to the human heart at high altitudes? Joining us today to discuss research in human performance and the performance of the heart at high altitudes is Bruce D. Johnson, Ph.D., Cardiovascular Medicine and Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: The heart at high altitudes (8,000 to12,000 feet, or 2,400 to 3,700 meters) Oxygen saturation at high altitudes and the effect of sleep Myocardial blood flow at high altitudes Arrhythmias at high altitudes South Pole altitude study outcomes Risk factors for altitude sickness Peak altitude for human habitation (13,000 to 15,000 feet, or 4,000 to 4,600 meters) Impact of altitude on airplanes Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.