title: [Cardiac arrest after sudden cessation of alcohol consumption].
abstract: Chronic alcohol abuse can cause both acute and chronic health problems. Unfortunately, sudden cessation is problematic, with risk of complications ranging from mild to lethal. We report a case of a 60-year-old man with substantial alcohol abuse, who suffered cardiac arrest after sudden withdrawal of alcohol. No other cause of death was found despite thorough examination. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a potentially fatal condition and the risks of sudden withdrawal should be recognized and treated.
authors.forename: Pia Hedegaard
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Johnsen
authors.affiliation: Kardiologisk Afdeling, Aalborg Universitetshospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9100 Aalborg. mkc@martinkc.dk.
authors.forename: Martin Kirk
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Christensen
authors.forename: Svend Eggert
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D058687:Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy