How can heatstroke damage the brain? A mini review
Kazuhiro Yoneda,
Sanae Hosomi,
Hiroshi Ito
et al.
Abstract:Record-breaking heat waves over the past 20 years have led to a global increase in heat-related deaths, including heatstroke. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body cannot adapt to the elevated temperatures in the environment, leading to various symptoms. In severe situations, such as heatstroke, the body temperature can rise above 40°C, leading to significant injury to body systems, with particular susceptibility of the central nervous system (CNS). Neuroimaging studies conducted months or years after a h… Show more
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