"Heat Stroke" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A condition caused by the failure of body to dissipate heat in an excessively hot environment or during PHYSICAL EXERTION in a hot environment. Contrast to HEAT EXHAUSTION, the body temperature in heat stroke patient is dangerously high with red, hot skin accompanied by DELUSIONS; CONVULSIONS; or COMA. It can be a life-threatening emergency and is most common in infants and the elderly.
| Descriptor ID |
D018883
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C26.522.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Heat Stroke- Heat Stroke
- Heat Strokes
- Stroke, Heat
- Strokes, Heat
- Heatstroke
- Heatstrokes
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Heat Stroke" by people in Profiles.
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Hammett DL, Kennedy TM, Selbst SM, Rollins A, Fennell JE. Pediatric Heatstroke Fatalities Caused by Being Left in Motor Vehicles. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2021 Dec 01; 37(12):e1560-e1565.
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Pagnotta KD, Mazerolle SM, Pitney WA, Burton LJ, Casa DJ. Implementing Health and Safety Policy Changes at the High School Level From a Leadership Perspective. J Athl Train. 2016 Apr; 51(4):291-302.
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Strimel WJ, O'Riordan MJ. Sudden cardiac arrest in long distance races: considering the full context. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 Feb 03; 65(4):407-408.
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Casa DJ, Almquist J, Anderson SA, Baker L, Bergeron MF, Biagioli B, Boden B, Brenner JS, Carroll M, Colgate B, Cooper L, Courson R, Csillan D, Demartini JK, Drezner JA, Erickson T, Ferrara MS, Fleck SJ, Franks R, Guskiewicz KM, Holcomb WR, Huggins RA, Lopez RM, Mayer T, McHenry P, Mihalik JP, O'Connor FG, Pagnotta KD, Pryor RR, Reynolds J, Stearns RL, Valentine V. The inter-association task force for preventing sudden death in secondary school athletics programs: best-practices recommendations. J Athl Train. 2013 Jul-Aug; 48(4):546-53.
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Mazerolle SM, Pinkus DE, Casa DJ, McDermott BP, Pagnotta KD, Ruiz RC, Armstrong LE, Maresh CM. Evidence-based medicine and the recognition and treatment of exertional heat stroke, part II: a perspective from the clinical athletic trainer. J Athl Train. 2011 Sep-Oct; 46(5):533-42.
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Mazerolle SM, Ruiz RC, Casa DJ, Pagnotta KD, Pinkus DE, Armstrong LE, Maresh CM. Evidence-based practice and the recognition and treatment of exertional heat stroke, part I: a perspective from the athletic training educator. J Athl Train. 2011 Sep-Oct; 46(5):523-32.
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Pagnotta KD, Mazerolle SM, Casa DJ. Exertional heat stroke and emergency issues in high school sport. J Strength Cond Res. 2010 Jul; 24(7):1707-9.
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Yeo TP. Heat stroke: a comprehensive review. AACN Clin Issues. 2004 Apr-Jun; 15(2):280-93.