The pathophysiology of exertional heatstroke.
Exertional heat illness remains a major cause of morbidity and occasional mortality within the Armed Forces. This review explores the normal responses to heat, known causes of exertional heatstroke, and suggests possible answers to the question of why one member of a military unit collapses with heat stroke, while matched controls at his side remain unaffected.
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D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D016207:Cytokines / Q000276:immunology; D018883:Heat Stroke / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006360:Heat-Shock Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009326:Naval Medicine; D005082:Physical Exertion
D016207:Cytokines; D006360:Heat-Shock Proteins