What is malignant hyperthermia susceptibility?

Hopkins, Philip M · Br J Anaesth · 2023

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Abstract

The molecular mechanisms of susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia are complex. The malignant hyperthermia susceptibility phenotype should be reserved for patients who have a personal or family history consistent with malignant hyperthermia under anaesthesia and are subsequently demonstrated through diagnostic testing to be at risk.

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