Liver transplantation in patients with liver failure related to exertional heatstroke

Exertional heatstroke (EH) is a rare but serious complication that can occur during intense and prolonged physical exercise in a hot and humid climate. It is mainly characterised by hyperthermia higher than 40 °C associated with central neurological disorders. It occurs in individuals who were previously in good health [1].Fig 1.

Source: Journal of Hepatology - December 3, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Philippe Ichai, Astrid Laurent-Bellue, Christophe Camus, David Moreau, Mathieu Boutonnet, Faouzi Saliba, Jean Marie Peron, Carole Ichai, Emilie Gregoire, Luc Aigle, Julien Cousty, Alice Quinart, Bertrand Pons, Marc Boudon, Stephane Andr é, Audrey Coilly, Source Type: research