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Tour of High Altitude Clinic with Dr. Jan Stepanek

Thu, Feb 9, 2017
1:00pm to 2:00pm ET

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Take a tour of the Mayo Clinic Arizona High Altitude and Harsh Environments Medical Clinic with Jan Stepanek, M.D., Chair, Division of Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine, at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Questions answered were submitted before and during the live broadcast on Facebook.

Topics discussed include:

  • Causes and symptoms of altitude sickness
  • Preacclimatization
  • Ways to prevent or treat high-altitude health problems

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Feb 9, 2017

I would like to invite @pamelasc1, @lindam272, @llwortman @rosemarya and @peakbagger, who have recently discussed experiences or concerns with altitude related issues. If you have a question for Dr. Stepanek, please feel free to post here as questions will be answered live during the broadcast.

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Linda | @llwortman | Feb 16, 2017

Enjoyed your talk! Would loved to have heard more about The Kili Heart Climb! Perhaps in your next interview?
Linda Wortman

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lindam272 | @lindam272 | Feb 18, 2017
In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "I would like to invite @pamelasc1, @lindam272, @llwortman @rosemarya and @peakbagger, who have recently discussed experiences..." + (show)
@JustinMcClanahan

I would like to invite @pamelasc1, @lindam272, @llwortman @rosemarya and @peakbagger, who have recently discussed experiences or concerns with altitude related issues. If you have a question for Dr. Stepanek, please feel free to post here as questions will be answered live during the broadcast.

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Justin, Thank you so much for thinking of me for this broadcast. I'm sorry I wasn't available for it prior but just listened to it and got some good information. Linda

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LindaW | @lindaw | Feb 25, 2017
In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "I would like to invite @pamelasc1, @lindam272, @llwortman @rosemarya and @peakbagger, who have recently discussed experiences..." + (show)
@JustinMcClanahan

I would like to invite @pamelasc1, @lindam272, @llwortman @rosemarya and @peakbagger, who have recently discussed experiences or concerns with altitude related issues. If you have a question for Dr. Stepanek, please feel free to post here as questions will be answered live during the broadcast.

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I have 3 blood clots in one lung and was advised to not travel by airplane as this can cause heart attacks and strokes. Is this true and is there a way to find something out about as I have a court case in another province I can not travel too.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 25, 2017
In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "I would like to invite @pamelasc1, @lindam272, @llwortman @rosemarya and @peakbagger, who have recently discussed experiences..." + (show)
@JustinMcClanahan

I would like to invite @pamelasc1, @lindam272, @llwortman @rosemarya and @peakbagger, who have recently discussed experiences or concerns with altitude related issues. If you have a question for Dr. Stepanek, please feel free to post here as questions will be answered live during the broadcast.

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Hi Linda,
Since every situation is different, you would be best to consult with your doctor about flying. You may be interested in joining this discussion:

flying with oxygen http://mayocl.in/2lX1pKH

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