title: [Malignant hyperthermia today].
abstract: Besides offering a concise recapitulation of known facts, experiences and related viewpoints concerning malignant hyperthermia (MH), the present article offers a review of the most relevant new aspects in this field. Special emphasis is on genetics and pathogenesis of MH. The contents of the review are as follows: History; Definition of MH; Epidemiological aspects; Inheritance; Molecular genetics; Pathogenesis; Triggering agents; Awake Triggering; Sympathetic nervous system; Serotoninergic system; Involvement of other organs and cell systems; Clinical symptoms and diagnosis; MH and myopathies; Associated disorders; Treatment; Prophylaxis; Identification of susceptibility; MH testing centres in the FRG; Hot-line for MH emergencies
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Anästhesiologie, Universitäts-Krankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Roewer
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000266:history; D014481:United States
vernacular_title: Maligne Hyperthermie heute.