Cerebral hemorrhage complicating exertional heat stroke

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 1998 Jun;100(2):112-5. doi: 10.1016/s0303-8467(97)00106-6.

Abstract

Exertional heat stroke may be complicated by mild neurological deficits, usually with complete convalescence. This may be associated with metabolic disorders inherent to hyperthermia such as a marked coagulopathy. We report a case of a previously healthy 20 year old male who died in the course of exertional heat stroke complicated by intracerebral hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Heat Stroke / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Physical Exertion*