7th Chronic Hypoxia Symposium Scientific program

Scientific Program

Chronic Hypoxia is becoming a subject of great interest in the scientific community worldwide. The city of La Paz and surrounding areas, visited in this program and where conferences continue, is truly extraordinary. The 2 million people living there are practically unaware that they are at high altitude. Hypoxia does not exist for them. They carry out all normal activities, just as at sea level. The main focus of these conferences is the adaptation to chronic hypoxia with great implication for treating diseases both at high altitude and sea level and even space travel...

Please note that this scientific program will be modified as we are proud to announce that the International Society of Chronic Hypoxia and the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (IPPA) will once more transmit via webinar that will allow real-time fully interactive conferencing from anywhere in the world. You need to register and sign up. You will listen to and see the full presentations as they occur and you can ask questions, make comments, etc. Your image can also be displayed if you have a camera.

This symposium has the rule that everyone should be given the same chance to expose their knowledge. As in the previous symposium, we strongly encourage the expression of scientific opinions and discussion. Times of presentation may vary slightly if speakers fail to show up, but as before this free time is wisely used to further expose, analyze, inquire and conclude new ideas. Please note that this program is subject to changes, including dates, depending on climatic and circumstantial conditions. This implies a possible modification of the sites of travel. The organizers will find the optimal conditions for a successful symposium

Sunday, Domingo February 24 8:00 - 18:00	Taller Avanzado de Neuromonitoreo en modelo animal, Efecto de la hipoxia a 4100m. Dr. Jose Antonio Carmona, Hospital Juarez, Mexico. LOCATION: *EL ALTO* Hospital Agramont, Calle 11, esquina Francisco Carvajal NÂº 4035, zona Villa Dolores, El Alto.


Monday, Lunes February 25	LOCATION: *LA PAZ* at the HIGH ALTITUDE PULMONARY AND PATHOLOGY INSTITUTE (IPPA)
08:00-08:20	Newcomer Registration. Registro de nuevos participantes IPPA Building (1^st Floor)

08:20-08:35	Opening Words, Past and the Future of Chronic Hypoxia by Thuppil Venkatesh. President of the International Society of Chronic Hypoxia Bangalore, India	La Paz
08:35-08:50	The Life of Danish Physiologist Prof. Poul-Erik Paulev Natalia Zubieta DeUrioste, High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute, IPPA, 50th-1 Anniversary La Paz, Bolivia	La Paz
08:50-09:00	The "Capital of Hypoxia": From Sirotinin in Kiev, Ukraine to Zubieta at IPPA in La Paz, Bolivia Pavel Beloshitsky Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences Laurate of the State Prize of Ukraine in the field of Medical Sciences Academician of the Ukranian Academy of Sciences Director of Elbrus Medical and Biological Station (EMBS) 1972-2006 Kiev, Ukraine	La Paz
09:00-09:30	BioSpaceForming and Chronic Hypoxia: Adaptation and survival beyond earth Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute, IPPA, 50th-1 Anniversary La Paz, Bolivia	La Paz
09:30-10:00	Molecular mechanism underlying the long-lasting cardioprotective and antiarrhythmic effects conferred by adaptation to chronic continuous and intermittent hypoxia Frantisek Kolar Head of the Department of Developmental Cardiology Institute of Physiology Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic	La Paz

10:00-10:15	***** Break, Refrigerio *****
	THE BRAIN AND HIGH ALTITUDE
	Chairman: Prof. Biradar, Prof. Lindsay Brown
10:15-10:45	Hypoxia and the reconfiguration of neuronal networks. Jan Marino Ramirez Professor of Neurological Surgery Director of the Center for Integrative Brain Research at SCRI EXPERTISE in Pediatric Neurological Disorders at Seattle Children 's Research Institute and a professor of neurological surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle,USA	La Paz
10:45-11:15	Unilateral common carotid artery occlusion and brain histopathology in rats pre- conditioned with sub chronic hypoxia Kusal Das & M.S. Biradar Professor of Physiology Director of the Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine Department of Physiology BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura-586103, Karnataka, India	La Paz
11:15-11:45	Impact of erythropoietin in the neural control of hypoxic ventilation. Jorge Soliz Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval. Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec Canada	La Paz
11:45-12:05	Central mechanisms of regulation of human functional state in the mountains. Dzhunusova G.S., Sataeva N.Y., Ibraimov S.B. Institute of Mountain Physiology National Academy of Sciences Kyrgyz Republic	La Paz
12:05- 12:25	Hormonal profile and bioelectric activity of brain in mountaineers Sadykova G.S., Dzhunusova G.S. Institute of Mountain Physiology National Academy of Sciences Kyrgyz Republic	La Paz

12:45-13:45	Lunch. Almuerzo

Afternoon, Tarde February 25	LOCATION: *LA PAZ* at the Auditorio del Comando General de la Armada Boliviana

	ACID-BASE AND HIGH ALTITUDE
	Chairman: Prof. Kusal Das, Prof. Jan Marino Ramirez
14:00-14:30	The history of Acid-Base interpretation: Siggaard-Andersen - Davenport, the Great Transatlantic Debate, then and now Natalia Zubieta-DeUrioste Scientific Researcher High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute, IPPA, La Paz, Bolivia	La Paz
14:30-15:05	Update of the management of Blood Gases in the world Adolfo Vasquez Internista-Intensivista Hospital Materno-Infantil La Paz, Bolivia	La Paz
	The Three Musketeers of Acid-Base
15:05-15:20	MUSKETEER 1 at Ciudad de Mexico (2500m) The experience in ICU in Mexico Dr.Jose Antonio Carmona Terapia Intensiva - Hospital Juarez de Mexico Mexico, D.F.	La Paz
15:20-15:35	MUSKETEER 2 at the city of La Paz (3800m) Acid-Base management in the ICU Hospital San Juan de Dios, Oruro Zenón Viscarra Machaca Medico Intensivista ASSO Hospital San Juan de Dios Oruro, Bolivia	La Paz
15:35-15:50	MUSKETEER 3 at the city of El Alto (4100m) Management of acid-base status in the obstetric patient at high altitude Dr. Antonio Viruez Terapia Intensiva Obstetrica - Hospital del Norte El Alto, Bolivia	La Paz
15:50-16:00	Mitos y Realidades en el Estado Acido-Base en la Altura Dr. Walter Hinojosa Profesor Emerito UMSA Jefe UTI y Fundador de la misma La Paz, Bolivia	La Paz
16:00-16:15	***** Break, Refrigerio *****
16:15-16:45	D'ARTAGNAN: Acid-Base interpretation at any altitude including the summit of Mt. Everest Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute, La Paz, BOLIVIA	La Paz
16:45-17:15	Interpretación de los gases arteriales en Bogotá (2.640 msnm) basada en el nomograma de Siggaard-Andersen. Una propuesta para facilitar y unificar la lectura Javier Iván Lasso Apráez Dept de Pneumologia Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, Colombia	La Paz
17:15-17:40	Round table discussion between all the Acid-Base expositors and interaction with the public	La Paz
17:40-18:10	Fisiología del hematocrito y hemoglobina en buceo de altura Fabio Munoz Medico del CIBA Armada Boliviana Tiquina, Bolivia	La Paz
18:30-19:30	INAUGURATION CEREMONY Auditorio Mezanine 1 Comando General de la Armada Boliviana Av. Costanera # 234, Zona Bajo Seguencoma	La Paz
19:30-22:00	OPENING DINNER Skyroom Sala de Banderas Comando General de la Armada Boliviana Av. Costanera # 234, Zona Bajo Seguencoma	La Paz

Tuesday, Martes February 26	TIAWANACU (3800m)

07:00	Gathering at IPPA for Boarding Teleferico Blanco. Trip to Tiwanaku ruins, Visit the Museum. Viaje a Tiwanaku Paseo turístico Museo Arqueológico.
12:30	Trip to Guaqui, Lake Titicaca - viaje a Guaqui
13:00-14:00	Lunch - Almuerzo en el Barco Multiproposito Armada Boliviana
	CHRONIC MOUNTAIN SICKNESS (POLYERYTHROCYTHEMIA) & other HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE

	Chairmen: Assistant Professor Jorge Soliz, Dr Ravikumar
14:00-14:30	Cardiovascular function and chronic mountain sickness in the highest city of the world Samuel Vergès CR INSERM, Laboratoire HP2 (U 1042), Université Grenoble Alpes UM Sports Pathologies, CHU Grenoble Hôpital Sud, Avenue Kimberley Echirolles, France	Guaqui
14:30-15:00	Polyerythrocythemia, a sign of multiple pathologies confused as CHRONIC MOUNTAIN SICKNESS: THERE IS NO LOSS OF ADAPTATION. A presentation BEYOND LIFE Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr.) 1926-2015 Former Honorary Director in the late years of his life Creator of the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute born in Oruro, lived most of high life in La Paz died at 90 years of age in La Paz	Guaqui
15:15-15:45	Incidence of Cerebro-Vascular accidents in CMS Natalia Zubieta-DeUrioste High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (IPPA) La Paz, Bolivia	Guaqui
15:45-16:00	Hypertension at high altitude Walter Calderon Gerstein Universidad Continental y Universidad Nacional del Centro del Peru Huancayo, Junin, Peru	Guaqui
16:00-16:30	Efectos de la altura en los pacientes sometidos a ventilación mecánica invasiva y la altura como factor de riesgo para mortalidad en SDRA Dr. Manuel Jibaja V. Jefe Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Hospital de Especialidades Eugenio Espejo Quito, Ecuador	Guaqui
16:30-17:00	Lung Disease at High Altitude Walter Calderon Gerstein Universidad Continental y Universidad Nacional del Centro del Peru Huancayo, Junin, Peru	Guaqui
17:00-17:30	The Peruvian experience in high altitude research Roberto Accinelli Tanaka Pneumologo Director Instituto de Investigaciones de Altura Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Lima, Peru	Guaqui
17:30-17:45	Could high altitude affect the prostate health? Diana Alcantara Zapata Escuela de Salud Publica Universidad de Chile Santiago, Chile	Guaqui
17:45-18:00	Natural evolution of congenital heart disease at high altitude Alexandra Heath Kardiocentrum La Paz, Bolivia	Guaqui

18:00	Return to the city of La Paz Retorno a la ciudad de La Paz

Wednesday, Miércoles February 27	TITICACA LAKE (3800m)

07:00	Gathering at IPPA for Boarding Teleferico Blanco.Trip to TITICACA LAKE Salida al LAGO TITICACA
10:15	**Arrival Llegada**
10:15-12:30	Tour through the Lake and Visit to the High Altitude Diving Training Center, Tiquina Visita al Centro de Instruccion de Buceo en Altura (CIBA) en Tiquina
12:30-13:30	Lunch - Almuerzo

	LIFE, SPORTS AND MEDICINE AT HIGH ALTITUDE

	Chairman: Samuel Verges
13:30-13:45	The Bolivian high altitude navy divers at Lake Titicaca Centro de Instrucción de Buceo en Altura (CIBA) Bolivian Navy BOLIVIA	Titicaca
13:45-14:00	The High Altitude Diving Tables Developed with Poul-Erik Paulev Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (IPPA), La Paz, Bolivia	Titicaca
14:00-14:10	Football at 6542 m: 14TH anniversary of the game played on top of Mount Sajama. . La Paz, BOLIVIA	Titicaca
14:10-14:20	Maraton running experience at sea level and high altitude. Michael Ose USA Consular Chief in Bolivia USA	Titicaca
14:20-14:50	Neuronal mechanisms underlying central and obstructive sleep apnea. Jan Marino Ramirez Professor of Neurological Surgery Director of the Center for Integrative Brain Research at SCRI EXPERTISE in Pediatric Neurological Disorders at Seattle Children 's Research Institute and a professor of neurological surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA	Titicaca
14:50-15:20	Functional foods and obesity Lindsay Brown School of Health and Wellbeing/Functional Foods Research Group University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba, Australia	Titicaca
15:20-15:50	Feedings of the mind from a Geriatrician's perspective Oscar Murillo, MD,FACP,AGSF Geriatrician St. Luke's Senior Care Associates Pennsylvania, USA	Titicaca
15:50-16:15	Protective role of EPO against consequences of intermittent hypoxia in newborn and adult rodents : Apnea of prematurity vs sleep apnea Sofien Laouafa Université Laval Québec, Canada	Titicaca
16:15-16:25	Experience with pediatric patients in Colorado Christina Ebert-Santos Head Ebert Family Clinic Frisco, Colorado, USA	Titicaca
16:25-16:45	Colonizing high altitude hypoxic environments: strategies to deal with metabolic needs Christian Arias-Reyes IUCPQ, Université Laval Québec, Canada	Titicaca
16:45-17:15	Birth defects at high altitude Igor Salvatierra Geneticist Unidad de Genetica - Servicio de Neonatología Hospital Materno-infantil de la CNSS La Paz, Bolivia	Titicaca
17:15-17:30	Glue ear in high altitude children Gustavo Del Carpio Otorrino-Laringologo Profesor Emerito de la UMSA Miembro de la Academia Boliviana de Historia de la Medicina Past-President of the Academia Boliviana de Cirugia Hospital de Clinicas La Paz, Bolivia	Guaqui

18:00	Return to the city of La Paz. Retorno a la ciudad de La Paz.


Thursday, Jueves February 28	CHACALTAYA (5260 m)

08:00	Trip to Chacaltaya from La Paz

10:45	Arrival in Chacaltaya

12:00-13:00	Lunch Almuerzo (Snack)

13:00	Return to La Paz
	PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSE TO HYPOXIA

Monday, Jueves Feb 28	LOCATION: *LA PAZ* at the HIGH ALTITUDE PULMONARY AND PATHOLOGY INSTITUTE (IPPA)
	Chairman: Thuppil Venkatesh
15:00-15:30	Experiences of altitude gain in 30 minutes rise to 5000 m, 24 hours, in one week: Pseudo Cushing Syndrome in Nepal, Himalayas Thuppil Venkatesh St. John's Medical College Bangalore, INDIA	La Paz
15:30-16:00	Microbiologist perspective of high and low altitude microbiological world Dr R. Ravikumar Associate Dean Faculty of Basic Sciences Professor of Neuromicrobiology National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Government of india, Bengaluru, INDIA	La Paz
16:00-16:30	Endothelial dysfunction at high altitude Walter Calderon Gerstein Universidad Continental y Universidad Nacional del Centro del Peru Huancayo, Junin, Peru	La Paz
16:30-17:00	Erythropoyetin and mitochondrial functions Jorge Soliz Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval. Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec Canada	La Paz
17:00-17:10	Higher vascularization of the retina at high altitude Vania Garcia Evelyn Flores Centro Oftalmologico Calle 21 La Paz, Bolivia
17:10-17:20	factores asociados a policitemia en trabajadores mineros de gran altura Gennma Lucila Flores Yallico Medico Intensivista Huancavelica-Perú
17:20-17:30	Uso de hidrocortisona en shock no refractario en pacientes críticos de altura Gennma Lucila Flores Yallico Haydee Amanda Flores Yallico Medico intensivista y anestesióloga Hospital Regional Zacarías Correa Valdivia de Huancavelica- Perú Perú	La Paz

19:00-20:00	Visit to Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo's Memorial IPPA Building Museo de la Altura 2nd floor Visit the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute IPPA Building 3rd floor High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute Av. Copacabana Prolongacion #55 Teleferico Celeste, Estacion Av. del Poeta http://map.altitudeclinic.com	La Paz
19:30-22:00	Closing Dinner Closing words: Palabras de Clausura Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja (Jr) "Science, Honor and Truth" Award

Friday, Viernes March 1	UYUNI SALT LAKES
05:00	Transport to the airport
06:20	Flight to Uyuni. Vuelo a Uyuni
07:05	Arrival. Llegada

07:30	Tours and visit to the Salt Lake.
12:30	Lunch in the island Incahuasi
20:00	Return flight to La Paz
21:00	Arrival in La Paz

Saturday, Sabado March 2	ORURO CARNAVAL

07:15	Departure for Oruro by bus
09:45	Arrival to Oruro
10:45	Seating and viewing the Carnaval de Oruro
17:00	Bus Return to La Paz
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17:00	END OF SYMPOSIUM

THE BRAIN AND HIGH ALTITUDE

CHRONIC MOUNTAIN SICKNESS (POLYERYTHROCYTHEMIA) & other HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE

LIFE, SPORTS AND MEDICINE AT HIGH ALTITUDE

PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSE TO HYPOXIA

CHRONIC MOUNTAIN SICKNESS (POLYERYTHROCYTHEMIA)
& other HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE