The rs3025039 SNP and the haplotype (rs1413711, rs833070 and rs3025000) in the VEGFA gene were significantly associated with AMS (p = 0.0435 and 0.024, respectively).
Plasma VEGF at 14, 200 feet for subjects with AMS (62 +/- 12 pg/mL; n = 15) did not differ significantly from subjects at 14,200 feet without AMS, or from control subjects at sea level.