Exertional Heat Stroke and Sudden Death
This paper discusses the potential link between exertional heat stroke (EHS) and sudden death.
Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a potentially dangerous condition brought on by exposure to extreme temperatures or excessive exertion in hot weather. Symptoms of EHS include severe muscle cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, fatigue and increased heart rate. In more severe cases of EHS, victims ...