Andrew Lovering, University of Oregon (IMAGE) University of Oregon Caption Andrew Lovering of the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon has linked a common heart flap that doesn't close normally in infancy to serious health complications in individuals going into high altitudes. Credit Photo by Charlie Litchfield Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.