Common renal findings at high altitude
| Serum Findings |
|---|
| Polycythemia (excessive erythrocytosis) |
| Hyperuricemia |
| Hemodynamic findings |
| elevated systemic BP |
| elevated renal vascular resistance |
| elevated pulmonary artery pressure |
| Reduced renal plasma flow |
| preserved GFR (elevated FF) |
| Renal pathology findings |
| glomerulomegaly |
| Urinary findings |
| microalbuminuria |
We suggest the designation high altitude renal syndrome to characterize the combination of polycythemia, systemic hypertension, hyperuricemia, and microalbuminuria.