Abstract
Chronic alcohol abuse can cause both acute and chronic health problems. Unfortunately, sudden cessation is problematic, with risk of complications ranging from mild to lethal. We report a case of a 60-year-old man with substantial alcohol abuse, who suffered cardiac arrest after sudden withdrawal of alcohol. No other cause of death was found despite thorough examination. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a potentially fatal condition and the risks of sudden withdrawal should be recognized and treated.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Cardiac arrest after sudden cessation of alcohol consumption. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V05140301 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 47 |
Antal sider | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 17 nov. 2014 |