Mountain Climbers Eat Generic Viagra To Get UP Mount Everest
27 10 2007
A test has being done on 14 mountaineers involving generic viagra, (Sildenafil citrate). The theory is that the generic viagra might decrease the climber’s pulmonary hypertension, (high blood pressure), which is experienced by all climbers above certain heights.
The professor leading the test, Professor Grimminger explained that climbers suffer pulmonary hypertension (PHT) due to a lack of oxygen, which is only partly resolved by acclimatisation. ‘A stay at heights above 5,500 metres cannot be survived in the long run’.
Changes caused by a lack of oxygen can lead to serious heart conditions. It is hoped that the generic viagra will improve blood circulation in the linings of the lungs and decrease the risk of PHT.
Seven men were administered generic viagra and sever other men were given placebos.
The results were optimistic, but the doctors say many more test will be needed.
‘nite,
Bompa
