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What does HACE stand for?

Published in Medical Condition 1 min read

HACE stands for High Altitude Cerebral Edema.

HACE is a severe and potentially fatal form of high-altitude illness. It's often considered a late or end-stage manifestation of acute mountain sickness (AMS). The primary features of HACE include ataxia (loss of coordination), fatigue, and altered mental status.

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