Heat stroke in athletes is entirely preventable. Exertional heat illness is generally the result of increased heat production and impaired dissipation of heat. It should be treated aggressively to avoid life-threatening complications. The continuum of heat illness includes mild disease (heat edema, heat rash, heat cramps, heat syncope), heat exhaustion, and the most severe form, potentially lif...

Heat stroke is a life-threatening illness that is characterized clinically by central nervous system dysfunction, including delirium, seizures, or coma and severe hyperthermia. Rapid cooling and support of multi-organ function are the most effective clinical treatments, but many patients experience permanent neurological impairments or death despite these efforts. The highest incidence of heat ...

Heat stroke is a clinical emergency secondary to severe temperature increase due the inefficiencies of heat dissipation mechanisms, causing central nervous system dysfunctions, which may lead multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. disturbances can be classified as "classic" or "exertional" ones and several predisposing factors are involved in their development. This review provides broad approach...