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1Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; Malignant Hyperthermia Investigation Unit, Department of Anaesthesia, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK.
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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