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Exertional Heat Stroke and Susceptibility to Malignant Hyperthermia in an Athlete: Evidence for a Link?
Journal of athletic training - 1 Nov 2015
Poussel Mathias, Guerci Philippe, Kaminsky Pierre, Heymonet Marie, Roux-Buisson Nathalie, Faure Julien, Fronzaroli Emilien, Chenuel Bruno
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the possible association (pathophysiologic and clinical features) between exertional heat stroke (EHS) and malignant hyperthermia (MH). BACKGROUND: Both EHS and MH are acute and life-threatening disorders. It has repeatedly been shown that EHS can occur in well-trained patients with known MH-associated mutation in the RYR1 gene in the absence of any extreme environmental conditions or...
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