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.
| Translated title of the contribution | Cardiac arrest after sudden cessation of alcohol consumption. |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Article number | V05140301 |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 176 |
| Issue number | 47 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Nov 2014 |